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Why most navigation accidents begin quietly, long before the grounding or collision Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Introduction – Navigation Systems Do Not “Break”,…
Why hearing is not understanding — and how accidents slip through the gap Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What Closed-Loop Communication Really…
When shared language matters more than fluent language Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What SMCP Really Is Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP)…
How radios actually keep ships safe — and how misuse creates accidents Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What VHF and DSC Really…
Why experienced crews still get caught out in routine entries Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Why Pilotage Accidents Are Rarely About Skill…
Knowing when to stop before stopping becomes impossible Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What an Abort Actually Is An abort is not…
Why port entry is not a moment — but a chain of commitments Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Why Port Entry Must…