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Navigation for Masters

Fourth Edition

Author:	David House
Edition:	2012
Format:	Hardback
Size:	246 x 189 mm

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Master the Demands of Modern Navigation

Covers everything from digital systems to ice navigation – an essential, updated guide for Masters and senior deck officers.

Navigation for Masters is a comprehensive guide to modern navigational practice, written specifically for senior officers and Masters. Now in its fourth edition, it has been fully updated to address current challenges in maritime navigation, including climate change, security concerns, LRIT regulations, and advances in ECDIS and GPS technology.

The book covers every aspect of safe and effective bridge operation ? from passage planning, SAR navigation, and ice reporting, to helicopter operations and offshore navigation. It retains a strong focus on the core principles of good seamanship while addressing the complexities of the modern digital bridge environment.

Structured for both learning and onboard reference, this guide is an essential companion for Masters and those preparing for command.

1. Bridge Procedures
2. Navigation Precautions
3. Navigation in Port
4. Passage Planning
5. Ocean Passage Planning
6. Ocean Routeing
7. Ocean Currents
8. Ice Navigation
9. Tropical Revolving Storms and Abnormal Weather Phenomena
10. SAR Navigation and GMDSS
11. Marine Helicopter Operations
12. Offshore Navigation
13. Tide Calculations
14. Sources of Navigational Information, Charts and Publications
15. Electronic Navigational Systems
Navigation Self-Examiner
Bibliography
Geographic Index
Index

About the Author

David House is a Master Mariner who taught at Fleetwood Nautical College for over 30 years. Drawing on his experience across a wide range of vessel types, he has written extensively on navigation and seamanship. He continues to research and publish on key maritime subjects.