How reliable is radar? Radar is truly accepted as a navigation tool for mariners, but it has its limits
Article Abstract:
Radar has undergone huge development from its early versions to the point where unwanted radar returns could be filtered out. Navigators are relying more and more on radars but total reliance on radar could quickly quicken the development of a close-quarters situation.
Publisher: DMG World Media Ltd.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2008
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Usage, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Seamanship, Ship based radar, Ships, Marine safety
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2008
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Near collision
Article Abstract:
A near sea collision in the Northern North Sea in overcast weather conditions is described. An instance of the failure of the give way crossing vessel to carry his obligations under rule 15 is portrayed.
Publisher: DMG World Media Ltd.
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2007
Company legal issue, Investigations, Collisions at sea, Ship collisions
Publication Name: Safety at Sea International
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0142-0666
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
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