The thread title is from the video “Children of the Magenta Line”. The lowest level of automation is instruments and visual. ▶ Full Transcript One scenario in the video is given a late change by ATC (Air Traffic Control) of the assigned runway. The question is should the crew reprogram the FMC (Fl…

The title of this Norwegian poem, written back in the 19th century, could fit well as a reminder to young Navigators today?: Source: Norwegian Folk - Løft ditt hode, du raske gutt! (English translation)

The usual method is to observe instruments and confirm visually. In high-workload situations, this approach can overload a single watch officer, requiring a second officer on the bridge. In most situations a more cognitively efficient method is to observe visually and confirm or refine with instrume…

The importance of instruments such as ARPA, AIS, ECDIS, Radar etc, in marine navigation has been well established. No reasonable mariner would doubt their value. That said, my experience at sea with visual observation is supported by science. It’s been studied formally by psychologist J.J. G…

An example of how folks can believe their screens over their eyes - I was sent by an oil co to observe a ship that was aground at anchor in Stapleton Anchorage in NY with their oil on it. When I got up to the bridge and spoke to the Master he was insistent that his vessel was not aground - pointin…

[image] texastanker: When I got up to the bridge and spoke to the Master he was insistent that his vessel was not aground - pointing at his nav plotter. The conversation went something like this: “ I understand Captain - thanks. Just a quick question - why do you think you are pointing in a dif…

not sure - my only job there was to watch - and do nothing. Specific orders from the lawyer. Interesting instructions - so if they do something really stupid, i am supposed to just watch it happen? Yep that’s it. Ship swung off on the next tide - no issues - went in and discharged.

[image] texastanker: my only job there was to watch - and do nothing. I had a similar order when attending as MWS on rig moves; “observe and report but no “hands on” action”. On one rig move in the Java Sea in the mid-1970s the Superintendent, who was giving instructions to the towing vessel…

[image] Swedish Study Unveils Secrets of Seafarers’ Visual Navigation In the vast, open seas, a captain’s ability to navigate is paramount. But how exactly do we process visual information to steer our vessels? A recent study published by Björnborg Nguyen… S…

how do these people all miss each other ?? well mostly miss each other anyway. [image]

“Miss” in what context? [image] Definition of MISS to fail to hit, reach, or contact; to fail to perform or attend; to leave out : omit… See the full definition

"your instrumentation and outside visual cues"

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"your instrumentation and outside visual cues"

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