Marine Radar
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Night Vision Devices
Thermal or low-light scopes or goggles aiding nighttime navigation; boater ed covers proper usage...
Read MoreElectronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
A sophisticated navigation system integrating GPS data and digital charts; typically used on larg...
Read MoreNavigation Rules
The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...
Read MoreOperating in Fog
Techniques like sounding fog signals, reducing speed, and using radar or GPS to avoid collisions ...
Read MoreCollision Avoidance
Strategies to prevent accidents, including early course changes, clear signals, and adherence to ...
Read MoreRough Water Handling
Techniques for operating in high waves, heavy chop, or strong winds (e.g., reducing speed, headin...
Read MoreAIS (Automatic Identification System)
A transponder broadcasting a vessel’s position, speed, and course to other ships and coastal stat...
Read MoreRadar Reflector
A device, typically placed on smaller boats, that helps marine radar systems detect the vessel mo...
Read MoreSafe Speed
A velocity that allows adequate time to avoid collisions, considering visibility, traffic density...
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