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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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Coastal Navigation

Coastal navigation is a navigational method concerning the vessel’s movement in relation to the approximate shore, the visible objects in the sea (islets, rocks, buoys, light vessels) and the sea depths. Coastal navigation demands great experience. The mariner has to be in continuous vigilance, given that in open sea a possible fault can be corrected […]
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GMDSS Sea Areas

GMDSS Sea Areas For the needs of the G.M.D.S.S applications, sea areas have been world widely characterized as: Sea Area A1. Within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available. Such an area could extend typically 20- 50 nautical miles from the coast station. Sea Area […]
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Nautical Instruments

Except from the nautical chart, in order to ensure the required safety, the mariner is obliged to use a variety of nautical instruments. The appropriate use of the nautical chart requires certain “surveying instruments” that are mandatory in vessels. (1) Parallel for shaping courses and bearings (2) Pair of compasses for measuring distances (3) Protractor […]
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