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History of Navigation

The first venture of man to use the aquatic element for his transportation took place when he observed that some objects could float on the water, and consequently could help him to achieve his purpose. Thus, starting by the tree log and by joining more than one, he constructed the first raft that was gradually […]
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Maritime Safety Information (MSI)

Maritime safety information (MSI) are in fact navigational and meteorological warnings and notices concerning navigation safety which are transmitted from coast stations to the vessels. There are seven basic categories of MSI: • Navigational Warnings; • Meteorological Warnings; • Ice Reports; • Search and Rescue information; • Meteorological forecasts; • Pilot service messages; • Electronic […]
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Light Marking

The term ‘light marking’ defines the device that is installed outside from the vessel and emits light from a determined geographical point in order to help the mariner to determine his position, to navigate with safety, to mark and warn for nautical dangers and other obstacles. In general, these devices are called ‘lights’ and are […]
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NAVTEX

NAVTEX (Introduction) NAVTEX is an international automated direct-printing service that promulgates navigational and meteorological warnings as well as urgent information to vessels. It has been developed to provide low cost maritime safety information and other information of vital importance. Its name results from the term ‘navigation telex’. NAVTEX system is recommended to administrations responsible for […]
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IALA Maritime Buoyage System

The need for the establishment of a unified buoyage system became crucial the last decades, because of the great extend of the international navigational traffic, the accidents and, finally, because of the variety of the buoyage systems that were locally applied by the States. It has to be highlighted that during 1975 more than 30 […]
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