1. Offshore Supply Vessels
(Mariners Education/Vessel Types)

... and common areas for entertainment. The large main deck area is sometimes utilized for portable housing. Living quarters consist of a bunk area, lockers, and spaces for storing personal items. Living ...

2. Planning Passages
(Mariners Education/Navigation)

...  Having and using a voyage plan is "of essential importance for safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and protection of the marine environment" Voyage planning is necessary for ...

3. Navigational History
(Mariners Education/Navigation)

... for short distances, using the sun and stars. This early celestial navigation was problemmatic and often resulted in the navigator becoming lost. In the China Sea and Indian Ocean, a navigator could ...

4. Marine Navigation
(Mariners Education/Navigation)

... or DR, in which one advances a prior position using the ship's course and speed. The new position is called a DR position. It is generally accepted that only course and speed determine the DR position. ...