5 articles

A professional examination of COLREG Rule 5, explaining how sight, hearing, radar and other available means must be combined to maintain situational awareness and detect collision risk early.

A professional overview of berth-to-berth passage planning, explaining how appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring work together to support safe navigation.

The Officer of the Watch is the Master’s representative during the navigational watch, responsible for safe navigation, collision avoidance, passage monitoring, bridge equipment and timely escalation when conditions become unsafe.

SOLAS Chapter V forms the core international framework for safe navigation, covering voyage planning, bridge equipment, navigational services, reporting and the Master’s responsibilities.

A professional overview of how SOLAS, COLREG, STCW, bridge systems, voyage planning and GMDSS work together to support safe maritime navigation.