This type of navigation takes place along the shore or with shore in sight, anywhere from 3 up to 50 nautical miles from it. The ship’s track should be verified at least 3 times per day. ![]() High seas navigation that usually occurs at distances further than 50 nautical miles from the coast. In restricted waters Oceanic navigation:.Follow the desired track as precisely as possible, checking the position as you go, in order to keep the ship, cargo, passangers and crew safe.Previously make a detailed study of the desired ship’s track using the available nautical publications and charts, both paper and eletronic ones.It’s also an art since it requires experience from the navigator who reads and takes advantage of the available data. It’s a science in the way it takes advantage of many precision equipments, methods, technics, nautical charts and almanacs. “Navigation is the science and art of planning and following a route, with safety for the vessel and all passangers/cargo, between two places in the earth’s surface. ![]() On today’s article, I’ll start explaining some basics for those of you who might not be familiar with some of the term, or maybe just don’t remember anymore. Since the Summer holidays are comming to an end, I decided to start revisiting my notes about navigation, which will be an important part of my internship.
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