Marine TeacherNov 7, 20201 min readDoppler Log Principle PRINCIPLE Doppler log is based on the principle of “Doppler Shift Effect”, i.e., apparent change in frequency received (from what was...
Marine TeacherJun 23, 20205 min readHow to Keep a Navigational Watch?ON ALL SHIP TYPES: 1. Compare compasses soon after taking-over watch. Autopilots usually have a "Magnetic Compass Off Course Alarm"....
Marine TeacherJun 23, 20201 min readHow to Test of autopilot in the manual mode? Testing of autopilot in the manual mode: The reason for this: The autopilot normally uses very minor angles of the helm while maintaining...
Marine TeacherJun 23, 20201 min readHow to Test Magnetic off course alarm?Magnetic off course alarm The gyrocompass may sometimes wander. This could be caused by faults in the system or by...
Marine TeacherJun 1, 20201 min readWhat is Pseudo AIS and Virtual AISVTS centers may send information about vessels which are not carrying AIS and which are tracked only by VTS radar, via the AIS to vessels...