How Accurate Is Celestial Navigation Compared To GPS?
When I did my first ever celestial position fix, I was extremely happy to get within 20 miles of my GPS position. Since then, I…
What Is The Difference Between An EPIRB And A PLB?
If you are considering purchasing emergency locating equipment, I am sure you will have already asked yourself: What is the difference between an EPIRB and…
How To Use VHF In An Emergency Situation
When it comes to using a VHF, it is important to be appropriately qualified. If you find yourself in a life or death situation, however,…
What Are The Requirements For Flares On A Boat?
SOLAS registered ships need to have at least 12 rocket parachute flares located on, or near to, the navigational bridge. For smaller vessels, however, the…
Where Have All The Cruise Ships Gone?
Since the cruise industry shut down, hundreds of ships have gone into storage around the world. They are now almost all in “warm layup”, anchored…
How Does Marine GPS Work?
I am sure you already know what a GPS is, but have you ever wondered: How does GPS work? How does it actually calculate your…
ICOM IC M73EURO | Review
The ICOM IC M73 EURO is the European variant of the ICOM M73 handheld VHF radio. I use this radio on a daily basis as…
Is the Phonetic Alphabet still relevant in the 21st century?
If people don’t understand something you say on the phone, what do you do? My guess is that you spell out the word you are…
What Is A Nautical Mile And Why Is It Used?
We all know that a mile is just a measure of distance that you use in your car. Navigators also use the nautical mile to…
