The term “look out” refers to the task of maintaining a continuous visual and auditory watch for potential hazards while on watchkeeping duty onboard commercial ships. The person assigned to […]

Navigational watchkeeping is a critical activity that takes place on the navigational bridge of commercial ships. It involves maintaining a lookout, monitoring the ship’s position and movements, and making navigational […]

AIS stands for Automatic Identification System. It is a tracking system used in the maritime industry to identify and locate vessels and improve maritime safety. AIS is an automated system […]

Radar is a critical instrument in the navigational bridge of commercial ships. It is a technology that uses radio waves to detect and locate objects in the ship’s vicinity. The […]

Ship Navigation Charts Navigational charts used on commercial ships come in two primary formats: paper charts and electronic charts. Paper charts are traditional printed maps that are still widely used […]

The navigation bridge of a ship is the command center from where the ship’s movement and navigation are controlled. It is located at the top of the ship and provides […]

Bridge Resource Management (BRM) or  Bridge Team Management (BTM) onboard commercial ships refers to the set of procedures, protocols, and tools used by the crew of a vessel to ensure safe navigation and […]

  Navigational officers onboard commercial vessels must be familiar with several International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions and regulations, which are designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of ships […]

Navigational officers onboard commercial ships are responsible for ensuring the safe navigation and operation of the vessel. They work in the ship’s bridge or control room and are responsible for […]

Marine diesel engines are the workhorses of the shipping industry, powering vessels ranging from small boats to massive container ships and tankers. These engines are designed to operate for extended […]