Written in plain English with numerous worked examples and exercises, this boxed set covers everything you need to know about the navigation syllabus at OOW level. Detailed Overview NAVBasics has been designed for the junior officer undertaking study. The three volumes have been divided carefully, bringing together items that are usually taught in tandem and ensuring the order flows in a logical manner. Volume one covers the Earth, coastal navigation, tides and passage planning. Volume two covers sailings, ocean offshore and celestial navigation. The third volume provides an overview of watchkeeping and electronic navigation. It is written in plain English and contains numerous diagrams, worked examples and exercises on key areas of the Navigational Syllabus. Information that is formally part of the syllabus is held in sections at the end of each volume, providing a useful start to the additional reading recommended for all junior officers. NAVBasics was written by a Senior Navigational Lecturer and was updated in 2023. Contents Listing Volume 1: The Earth, Coastal Navigation, Tides & Passage Planning The Earth Coastal Navigation Tides Passage Planning Nautical Publications Appendices Appendix 1 – Answers to Exercises Appendix 2 – References and Bibliography Appendix 3 – Acronyms Appendix 4 – Navigation Formulae and Use of the Scientific Calculator Appendix 5 – Extracts from Norie’s Tables Appendix 6 – Selected Extracts from MSC.1/Circ.1503/Rev.1 ECDIS: Guidance for Good Practice Index Volume 2: Sailings, Ocean Offshore and Celestial Navigation Ocean and Offshore Navigation Celestial Navigation Appendices Appendix 1 – Answers to Exercises Appendix 2 – Additional Reference Material Appendix 3 – Bibliography and References Appendix 4 – Acronyms Appendix 5 – Navigation Formulae and Use of the Scientific Calculator Index Volume 3: Watchkeeping and Electronic Navigation Navigation and Watchkeeping Electronic Navigation Radar Navigation Appendices Appendix 1 – Answers to Exercises Appendix 2 – Additional Information Appendix 3 – References and Bibliography Appendix 4 – Acronyms Index About the Author MICS, PG Cert. (Shipping), MSc. (CBIS), HND Nautical Science, BSc. (Maritime Studies) Awarded the President of Pakistan Gold Medal for best cadet during B.Sc. Maritime Studies at Pakistan Marine Academy, he received the High Achievement Award and the Merchant Navy Association (Tasmania) prize on completion of the second mate from the Australian Maritime College. After obtaining and HND in Nautical Science from the Blackpool and Fylde College in 2000, he earned an M.Sc in Computer Based Information Systems from the University of Sunderland. After this, he sailed for a while but the incidents of 9/11/2001 made him pursue a shore based career. He moved to New Zealand and studied for the Graduate Certificate in Shipping at the New Zealand Maritime School. In June 2003, Abdul moved to SSNS at the NAFC Marine Centre as an HND Nautical Science course developer. He continued in this position until the Centre started training cadets, when he became a lecturer in Nautical studies. While in this position, he passed the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers examination and has recently been elected as a member of the Institute.
