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Daily archives: 04/03/2016

Below you will find a comprehensive list of the equipment, stationary and books that will help you in Deck Officer College studies and throughout your seagoing career. There list is split into essential equipment that you must get and highly recommended which although not absolutely required will increase your chances of […]

Equipment List – Deck Officers and Cadets

04/03/2016 by Admin

All of the MCA Deck Officer Navigation written examinations for Cadets through to Chief Mates/Masters are based on the following publications which are available to download below: 1977 Nautical Almanac MCA Exams Tide Tables (European and Pacific Ports) Geographic Range Table Luminous Range Table Deviation Cards

1977 Nautical Almanac, Tide Tables, Deviation Cards, Geographic and Luminous ...

04/03/2016 by Admin

Interpretation of Winds on a Synoptic Chart Obtaining wind speed from a synoptic chart The video below described how to interpret the wind speed from a synoptic chart. Remember it can only give a rough estimate of the likely winds that may be experienced at that position. Your synoptic chart must have a geostrophic […]

Synoptic Charts – Wind Speed and Direction – Video Tutorial

04/03/2016 by D.T