1. Navigation NAU 102 Lesson 34

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6. Lessons Learned Navigation Cross-checking Never rely on only one method of determining your position. GPS Loran Visual piloting Radar SoundingsCelestial

7. Lessons Learned Don’t make assumptions. Make positive identification of navigation aids. Investigate unusual reports.

8. Lessons Learned Importance of Detailed Voyage Planning Know what to expect. You can recognize when something else is happening. Previous experienceCoast Pilot Charts

9. Lessons Learned Use your fathometer! Bowditch recommends:

10. Lessons Learned Use proper fix intervals. Bowditch recommends:

11. Lessons Learned Watch relief procedures. Arrive early. Conduct a Pre-Watch Tour Check the Position Log and Chart Check the Fathometer Check the Compass Record Log

12. Lessons Learned Watch relief procedures. Read the Night Orders: Check Planned Operations Check the Contact Situation Review Watchstander Logs Present course and speed

13. Lessons Learned Follow the standing orders. Failure to sight a navigation aid. Sighting of unusual lights. When in doubt, call the captain.

14. Lessons Learned Bridge Team Management Communication is key! Proper watch turnover. Listen to your team.

15. Bridge Team Management Most transportation accidents are caused by human error, an almost always involve a communications failure. Better decisions result from input by many individuals Success or failure of a team depends on their ability to communicate and cooperate More ideas present more opportunities for success and simultaneously limit failure

16. Bridge Team Management Most transportation accidents are caused by human error, an almost always involve a communications failure. Effective teams can share workloads and reduce stress, thus reducing stress-caused errors All members make mistakes; no one has all the right answers Effective teams usually catch mistakes before they happen, or soon after, and correct them

17. Introduction to Navigation Questions?