TIPS FOR THE NAVIGATION IN OCEAN

•  Is keeping a look-out being given due priority?

- Are NAVAREA, HYDROLANT and HYDROPAC navigational warning broadcasts and other long-range weather reports being closely monitored?

- Are changes to the local weather being monitored and is the barometer regularly observed?


- Is participation in area reporting systems (e.g. AMVER) recommended?

- Is the ship’s position being fixed at regular intervals


- Are celestial navigational techniques being practised

- Are gyro/magnetic compass errors and radar perfomance being regularly checked

- Have radar techniques been practised (in clear visibility)?

- Have preparations been made for landfall


- Have measures been taken to protect the enviroment from pollution by the ship and to comply with applicable pollution regulation


- Other checks.