NAVBasics covers the navigational syllabus at OOW level. Designed as a study aid, it contains diagrams, worked examples and exercises on key topics including:
- Coastal, offshore and celestial navigation
- tides
- passage planning
- watchkeeping
- radar and electronic navigation methods.
Outlines of the official OOW navigation syllabus are given at the end of each individual volume. A nautical almanac and radar sheet are also included within this 3 book set.
Volume 1
1. The Earth
2. Coastal Navigation
3. Tides
4. Passage Planning
5. Nautical Publications
Appendices
Appendix 1 - Answers
Appendix 2 - Bibliography & References
Appendix 3 - Watchkeeping Officer (Deck) Syllabi
Appendix 4 - Acronyms
Appendix 5 - Navigation Formulae and Use of the Scientific Calculator
Appendix 6 - Extractions from Norie's Tables
Index
Volume 2
1. Ocean & Offshore Navigation
2. Celestial Navigation
Appendices
Appendix 1 - Answers
Appendix 2 - Additional Reference Material
Appendix 3 - Bibliography & References
Appendix 4 - Watchkeeping Officer (Deck) Syllabi
Appendix 5 - Acronyms
Appendix 6 - Navigation Formulae and use of the Scientific Calculator
Appendix 7 - Extractions from Nories - Pre 2007
Index
Volume 3
1. Navigation and Watchkeeping
2. Electronic Navigation
3. Radar Navigation
Appendices
Appendix 1 - Answers
Appendix 2 - Additional Information
Appendix 3 - Bibliography & References
Appendix 4 - Watchkeeping Officer (Deck) Syllabi
Appendix 5 – Acronyms
Index
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