30 types of navigational equipment used on modern ships
Oct 17, 2024
30 types of navigational equipment used on modern ships:
1. Gyro Compass
2. Radar
3. Magnetic Compass
4. Auto Pilot
5. ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid)
6. Automatic Tracking Aid
7. Speed & Distance Log Device
8. Echo Sounder
9. Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS)
10. Automatic Identification System (AIS)
11. Long Range Tracking and Identification (LRIT) System
12. Rudder Angle Indicator
13. Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)
14. Rate of Turn Indicator
15. GPS Receiver
16. Sound Reception System
17. Navigational Lights
18. Ship Whistle
19. Daylight Signalling Lamp
20. Pilot Card
21. Voyage Plan
22. Forecastle Bell
23. Manoeuvring Booklet
24. Black Ball Shape
25. Record of Navigation Activities
26. Record of Maintenance of Navigational Equipment
27. Wheelhouse Posters
28. Transmitting Heading Device (THD)
29. Black Diamond Shape
30. Ship Flags