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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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Course

It is the angle formed between the direction of the North and the extension of the longitudinal axis of the vessel. In accordance with the direction of the North, from which the measurement begins, the courses are divided in: 1. True Course 2. Magnetic Course 3. Compass Course Nowadays, the courses are measured exclusively in […]
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Overtaking

(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of another vessel being overtaken. (b) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam, that is, in such a position with […]
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The Scarce Evidence of the Neolithic Period

The sources for our understanding of the ancient ship For the Paleolithic and Mesolithic there are no written sources or representations of water-crafts, nor do we have any archaeological finds that can help us understand the type of crafts used and the methods of construction of our ancestors. We only rely on learned guessing and […]
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Bearing

In maritime navigation, the precise measurement of angles between the observer, objects, and reference points is crucial for safe and effective maneuvering. This blog post explains the key concepts of bearings and their applications in navigation. What is a Bearing? The term ‘bearing of an object’ refers to the angle formed between the direction of […]
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