Ship Handling & Navigation

24.09.2017
OPENCPN V.4.8.0 STABLE FOR WINDOWS AND MAC OS

This very latest stable 4.8.0 release of the open-source OpenCPN software intended to be used for the marine navigation and work on Windows and Mac. The huge number of features of this nav software includes waypoint navigation, route navigation with enabled vessel tracking function, single-chart, quilted and moving-map display modes, support of the autopilot output, anchor watch, alarm functions, incorporated great circle routing, various display themes, as well as numerous plugins and AIS support; this program was developed to support BSBv3 raster and S57 nautical charts as well as CM93 vector charts; BSB4 and NV-chart formats may also be supported by using appropriate plugins.

In short, all available plugins and chart support have been included in the pack. The developers provided the multi-language support including more than twenty languages. There is no need for any type of activation or registration. Nor you will have to send messages to activate it. Note that we have the android app also available. In addition, note this pack includes all files to work on both Windows and Mac platforms.

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22.09.2017
NAUTICAL CALCULATORS

Here is a brilliant compilation of thirty three nautical calculators that have been specifically collected in one folder for users convenience. These calculators may be used for solving nautical equations and conversions; they may also serve as a practical reference material for the navigator.

Each of the pages represents one self-contained JavaScript program. There is no need to install anything. the only thing user is expected to do is to open a corresponding file and start making calculations.

The calculators contained in the set may be used for calculating altitude correction and air temperature, relative humidity and dew point, altitude correction for atmospheric pressure, geographic range, speed for measured mile, traverse, distances, compass error from amplitudes observed on the visible horizon, longitude and latitude factors, great circle sailing, barometer measurement conversions and do so many other calculations. Note that the size of the set is next to nothing so just download it and save somewhere for the future use if required.

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17.09.2017
MARINER'S OFFICE 5.1

This relatively compact but very useful software is very user-friendly and specifically designed to be used when performing draft surveys, passage panning and conducting the lashing calculations intended to help Ships' Officers as well as Marine Surveyors.

The program Mariners Office is easy to operate using either computer mouse or keyboard and complies with all recently released United Nations ECE standards and Maritime Safety Committee 2013 edition of the "Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing" applicable to the draught surveying.

Note that the results obtained during the calculations can easily be printed to virtually all standard printer types so that you have a hard copy. An excellent application which we would recommend you to have readily available in case you intend to plan your future passage, perform the draft survey or calculations associated with the lashing.

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17.09.2017
MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS

The Maritime Communications software is designed to be run on both Windows and Mac platforms, which is one of its advantages. This is a very useful interactive multimedia application used to attain and refresh your knowledge of GMDSS. The software is aimed to give the user necessary theoretical knowledge to pass the GOC, standing for the General Operator's Certificate examination.

The program contains various relevant photographs, text and narration guides, and even interactive animations included make it more user-friendly and let the users easily get much better understanding of GMDSS. Absolutely recommended for all persons engaged in ship navigation, radio communications and operation or maintenance of the GMDSS-related radio equipment on board the ship, they will find all information they need in this program and may consider themselves duly trained, subject to the satisfactory completion of all modules.

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10.09.2017
GMDSS HANDBOOK

The main intent of the GMDSS Handbook is to provide all interested persons with thorough and detailed explanations of the major technical principles upon which the whole system is based, as well as the operational performance standards plus the method of operations/procedures for the huge number of radio services forming the System, including the Master Plan, in a single and very comprehensive publication.

The Handbook is presented in .chm format allowing for much easier search and navigation while maintaining small size of the file. Apart from the main content, there are eight annexes providing additional information, such as the relevant MSC and COM circulars, GMDSS Master Plan, excerpts from various radio regulations directly relating to GMDSS, general requirements applying to the radio equipment, COSPAS-SARSAT, WARC-Mob-87/WARC-92 regulations, and a wealth of other valuable information and system data.

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09.09.2017
FURUNO ECDIS FMD—3100—3200—3300 COMPUTER BASED TRAINING

The present training set was developed and released by ARI. The supplementary pdf version of Manual is divided in three main parts - Starting Up (explaining how to create new user and properly log in), Understanding User Interface (containing tutorial, help file, multiple choice test, validation/certification information), and Annexure - Group, Chapter & Section Classification - Tree Structure.

In order to start the application, the users should double click the FMD CBT.exe file. Note that this is the official release by Furuno, and it means that the content of the program is reflecting the professional expertise of the Furuno specialists. Feel free to use this training, no cracks or any kind of activation will be required. We have checked the file for viruses and made sure it is absolutely clean.

Take a look in this one if you are intending to operate these models of the equipment or will be engaged in the routine maintenance. Will be particularly useful to the radio specialists servicing the subject equipment and navigational team.

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09.09.2017
FURUNO GMDSS SIMULATOR

Here is one of the best GMDSS simulators offered by the world leading manufacturer of the associated equipment. The developers of this training pack have tried to provide trainees with the general idea of how to work with the GMDSS. The explanation of the basics of COSPAS-SARSAT system has also been provided.

The way the training has been arranged will make it time saving and stress-free. This simulator shall be treated as the excellent jump-start to the professional knowledge without having to follow the trial-and-error path. The engine of the simulator gives trainees an absolutely realistic experience and lets them develop all skills required for the independent operation of any GMDSS equipment.

Highly recommended for use by the navigators, radio specialists dealing with the maintenance of the equipment and all persons willing to understand what the GMDSS is and how it actually works.

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22.08.2017
COMPENDIUM ON SEAMANSHIP AND SEA ACCIDENTS

This is an indispensable source of real-life information about sea accidents and seamanship techniques. The file presented to your attention is the image of the official compact disc with the content compiled by the GLA, standing for the Germanischer Lloyd Academy.

All information which is contained on this disc has been presented in a popular pdf format which will let the users open the files on any laptop, tablet or even mobile phone. The material included by the authors is covering such critically important areas heavy weather, groundings, ship collisions, sea areas, managing risks, stability issues, marine engineering matters, handling of the cargo carried on board, fire safety issues, explosions, personal accidents and so many others.

Plus, the file provides some introductory info about the GL Academy itself. This disc was created to explain the users the fundamental principles of seamanship and clearly show what the disregard of good seamanship practices can cause...

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