Navigation

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 […]
Read more

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 […]
Read more

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 […]
Read more

Safe Speed

Look – Out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. Safe Speed Every vessel shall at all times […]
Read more

Vessels Traffic Services V.T.S.

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) are an established maritime system for managing vessel movements in high-traffic or environmentally sensitive areas. By facilitating real-time communication, monitoring, and response, VTS improves navigational safety, operational efficiency, and environmental protection. Often compared to air traffic control systems, VTS adapts similar principles to the maritime environment to ensure adherence to international […]
Read more

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 […]
Read more

Categories

Latest Posts

Tags

Subscribe Newsletter

Sign up to receive notifications about the latest news and events from us!

Error: Contact form not found.