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SafetyNET II

The maritime industry has consistently evolved to meet the complex challenges of safety and communication through technological innovation. SafetyNET II, developed by Inmarsat, represents a significant enhancement in the transmission of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) and Search and Rescue (SAR) communications. This system builds on the foundation of its predecessor, employing advanced satellite technology and […]
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SafetyNET

SafetyNET is a service integral to the maritime industry, designed to disseminate real-time safety information to vessels to promote efficient and secure operations. It operates as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) under the Inmarsat satellite communication framework. This analysis explores the functional attributes of SafetyNET, its operational mechanism, and its […]
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Definitions at Earth

Shape of the Earth In reality, the shape of the earth is elliptic, slightly bulked around the equator and slightly flattened in the poles.In navigation, earth is considered to be a sphere given that the errors caused by this assumption are negligible. The Movement of the Earth The earth, being a spherical isolated body in […]
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Risk of Collision

1. Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist. 2. Proper use shall be made of radar equipment if fitted and operational, including long-range scanning to obtain early warning of […]
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Forces Affecting The Vessel

The correct prediction of a vessel’s reaction to a specific command demands the complete comprehension of both the nature and the forces that are applied on it. There are six sources of forces that can influence a vessel. These are the propeller, the rudder, the static line, the anchorage means, the wind, and finally, the […]
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Geographical Coordinates

The geographical coordinates are two: the latitude and the longitude. They determine the exact position of places and navigable means on the Earth’s surface. The network of geographical coordinates on the elliptic or on the sphere is a network of meridians and parallels. Is, in fact, a system of surface coordinates and presents in two […]
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