Video Wind Impact on Ships Turning Motion
published on 20 January 2021
This video complements the earlier demonstration of wind effect on straight track and shows now wind effect on turning circles. It can be seen that during a turn under strong wind the ship reduces turning when it comes close to equilibrium on straight track - if the Wind-to-ship speed ratio is big enough then the ship even goes straight instead of turning. This is shown for three samples for Head, Stern wind and Beam wind. The turning can be increased if the ratio of Wind speed-to-ship...
Video Types of ships: Basic introduction to ship accidents
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Video Electronic charts: S-100 Essential tool for marine pilots
published on 21 June 2021
Video How the MSC ZOE lost its containers (Simulation by Marin.nl)
published on 29 June 2020
Article Pilots’ Pocket Guide and Checklist - Second Edition released
published on 19 January 2022
Video Fantastic mobility in the smallest of spaces: Lynx
published on 10 October 2020
Article NAUTITEC Shiphandling Simulator and Training Centre, Germany
published on 9 February 2021
Video Man Overboard Rescue Drills. Ride along with the Pacific Pilotage Authority
published on 13 August 2021
Today i tagged along on the pilot boat Pacific Pathfinder and her sister ship the Pacific Chinook to film their annual Man Overboard drills and re certification. It was a pleasure to watch the crews working together to demonstrate how fast they can save a life. Filmed using a DJI Mini 2 If you are interested in purchasing a Mini here is a link to my DJI affiliate program. https://click.dji.com/AFpMBjgnYfRjCViNU2HZ_g?pm=link All video footage is owned by Northcoast Drone and it can be...