NAVBasics (3 book set) - Third Edition

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.

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

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.