What Equipment Do You Need For Celestial Navigation?
Celestial navigation is all about using the stars and celestial bodies to find your position. In the middle of the ocean, it is really your…
How Big Is A Search And Rescue Transponder (SART)?
Search and Rescue Transponders are electronic devices that grab the attention of nearby vessels by painting a distinctive pattern on their radar screen. In an…
Does A VHF Antenna Need To Be Grounded?
I have used VHF radios for my entire career, but I have never had to install one myself. It turns out there is a lot…
What Food Is In A Ship’s Lifeboat?
Lifeboats are designed to keep you alive in the event of an emergency onboard a ship. They give you all the necessities. Keeping you afloat…
How Many SARTs Are There On A Ship?
Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs) are a compulsory piece of GMDSS equipment that ships need to carry. In accordance with SOLAS, Chapter 4, the number…
Where Should You Mount An EPIRB On A Boat?
The EPIRB is the one device on a boat that is capable of automatically sending a distress signal from anywhere in the world, independent of…
How Many EPIRBs Are There On A Ship?
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons are an essential piece of search and rescue technology on modern vessels. But, just how many are required to be…
How To Properly Adjust The Squelch On A VHF Radio
On a VHF radio, the squelch allows you to reject unwanted static that would otherwise be broadcast through your speakers. It improves safety by helping…
What Is In A Lifeboat?
The equipment required inside a ship’s lifeboat is defined within the International Lifesaving Appliances (LSA) Code. This code is published by the International Maritime Organisation,…
How Long Does An EPIRB Last?
If you have thought about buying an EPIRB, I am sure you have already looked at its cost. But, have you considered its value? Value…
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…