Navigation & Seamanship

All navigators know that radars are maybe the most important and valuable navigational aid installed on board any vessel and boat. However, they contribute to the safety of navigation only under condition that the crew members are fully aware and experienced in proper set-up and are also able to duly interpret the information.

The title of the software is pretty self-explanatory. It is one of the best radar simulators available today. the most interesting and useful feature of this simulator is that the users are enabled to set their own parameters of the objects and amend the navigational conditions. They also can produce their own exercises and save them in the memory of the computer for the future use.

In addition, the software provides an opportunity to use the different radar settings. the simulator gives highly realistic practical guidance in setting-up of the radar and collision avoidance plus the coastal navigation. Note that the simulator is recommended by the RYA. in short, this is a highly useful software recommended to all navigators. Will work on all Windows no problem.

This program and guidelines are aimed to make the anchor handling activities and towing operations safer; the content is mainly devoted to the operations conducted on the Norwegian Shelf, however the principles and practices presented in this course may be applied to the other areas, as well. The training course is mainly intended for the parties influencing safe towing and anchor handling operations through correct planning and following the established work procedures.

The course content has been worked out for relevant personnel engaged in subject activities and working for the owners of marine offshore installations. The course will be recommended to the crew members of the vessels, OIMs, i.e. offshore installation managers, operators of the cranes and winches - in short to all people assigned special responsibility for providing safety of anchor handling and towing operations. The program contains a detailed description of what exactly is regarded as the so-called good working practices.

It shall be noted that even though the recommendations presented in the course are not formally obligatory, they should not be deviated from, of course unless there are alternative solutions/instructions deemed at least equal to contained in the relevant guidelines and unless such solutions fully satisfy relevant regulatory requirements...

This software has been worked out for determination of the true wind direction. It is supposed to work on virtually all versions of Windows OS with no need for crack or even installation, just run the file. The program is capable of showing the wind speed in knots or meters per second.

The images and radar can be depicted in both head-up and nord-up modes. This is definitely a very needful application for the mariners who will benefit from all features and appreciate the functionality and user-friendliness.

The program has been already very well met and become popular among seafarers as it is clear from the constantly growing number of installations worldwide. Therefore it makes sense to try this one.

The software that we are presenting to your attention is a very functionally advanced but, in the meantime, so user-friendly ECS (electronic chart system) that has been specifically and professionally adapted by its developers for the real everyday needs of the sailors involved in the fishing.

Using this application will allow and eventually result in the significant reduction of the workload of fishermen and also provide substantial savings of fuel and time with increased efficiency and safety of fishing.

It is definitely the perfect solution for fishing fleets as well as research and dredging ships. That is why we recommend all fishers to download this program and use it when sailing since it will seriously contribute in safety of the navigation which is the common purpose for all participants of the shipping activities.

This useful android-based application was originally developed and then released by Transas Marine Ltd. It will required the Jelly Bean operation system or later to run properly. This nice software is remarkably user-friendly and presents a navigational system - in fact, it was specifically created for the beginner and amateur mariners.

This app should be used on yachts and boats. No malware inside, no problem with this. The app will work straight using the built-in GPS receiver; note, however, that it will also work with any device that can be identified by your android stuff and work as the source of the data for Location Services.

In this case, the Location Services feature on your device must be enabled and allow the iSailor to use it. Definitely useful program for yachters and boaters who will benefit from its useful features and interface making it so easy to use - just install on your mobile phone/tablet, launch and you are ready to go...

An excellent collection of the relevant documentation presented in the easy to use format. Books - GMDSS Handbook - Introduction, Basic Concepts and Communication Systems, GMDSS Equipment Carriage Requirements, Operational Procedures, Shore-Based SAR Communication Network and Operation, Master Plan, Maintenance of Equipment; Theory - GMDSS, Terrestrial Communications, Inmarsat, Promulgation of MSI, Emergency Radio Beacons, Survival Craft Radio Equipment, Charges for Traffic, Ship Power Supplies, IAMSAR Manual, STCW 95, Master Plan for the GMDSS, Extracts from SOLAS, Abbreviations; ITU Books - List of Call Signs, List of Coastal Stations, List of Ship Stations, List of Radiodeterminations and Special Services Stations; FCC Maritime Regulations - Stations in the Maritime Service; Stations - Navtex, Inmarsat, MF/HF/VHF. as you can see, absolutely everything is included for ready immediate use. This collection can be opened on any computer and features remarkable compactness making it a must-have one.

Simplified Harmonic Method - tidal prediction program which has been developed and officially released by the UKHO, standing for the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. The original intention is to prepare the program that would be used for calculating the tides without mathematical modeling - using this calculation method, the observations local to the prediction point are used to properly determine the tidal curve; then, the harmonics should be derived from the curve.

The program will work on every MS Windows system. No need for cracking or activation. No viruses. Just use the disk image file contained in the archive to bun the CD, or, alternatively, you may use the so-called virtual drive to run this program without physical drive. The archive includes the patch provided by UKHO, which can be installed on a computer after the installation of the SHM has been done.

The present software is the ver. 2.1 of the RYA "Complete Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Course". It was compiled and released by Longbow Sail Training. This training program is free and does not require any activation or installation codes.

It includes following RYA materials - Teach Me Interactive Course itself, Sailing Courses, Practical Courses Notes. Manual of Seamanship by Tom Cunliffe, VHF Radio including GMDSS and Exams Short Range Certificate, Weather and Navigation Handbooks, Navigation Exercises and many others.

As you can see, there are literally all materials one has to possess for the successful training, included in this pack. This remarkably informative compilation also includes several books on practical navigation covering the basic topics.

In general, this course was developed to address the important issues related to the yachting and navigation techniques - the trainees will be familiarized with the commonly used nautical terminology, get the information about living aboard, safety of the vessel, hull stability, clothing, environment protection, general seamanship techniques, ropes and ropework arrangements, basic principles of sailing, means of signaling and communications, boat handling principles, anchoring operations, passage planning, navigating under conditions of restricted visibility, meteorology matters, visual and also electronic navigation aids etc.

There are supplementary exercises that will help you track the training progress in all of the areas listed above, and many others.