Nautical Science

Marine meteorology is the scientific study of the ocean-atmosphere system and the role of the atmosphere in shaping marine weather and climate. Marine meteorology is a critical field of study […]

Ship inspection is the process of examining and evaluating the condition and compliance of a vessel with international regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements. Ship inspections are conducted by flag […]

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is an international system used to ensure the safety and security of maritime communication and navigation. The system was established by the […]

A navigation deck student cadet is a trainee who is pursuing a career as a navigation officer onboard commercial ships. The student cadet is typically enrolled in a maritime training […]

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 […]