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Forum: Navigation 06-11-2012, 03:25
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Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Vector charts are becoming the dominant force in charting ( see IMO ECDIS requirements etc), simply because they represent the underlying data better,

Vector data is "understood" by the chart...
Forum: Navigation 06-09-2012, 15:26
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Posted By goboatingnow
They are not exempt in the territorial waters of...

They are not exempt in the territorial waters of other nations. Of course most country practice comity.

Dave
Forum: Navigation 06-09-2012, 15:24
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Posted By goboatingnow
SOLAS V does not mandate paper charts merely that...

SOLAS V does not mandate paper charts merely that you must carry adaquate " charts" for the voyage. It could of course be an electronic Chart plotter

Dave
Forum: Navigation 26-08-2012, 02:27
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Posted By goboatingnow
Goodoint noelex, I fully agree, not only should...

Goodoint noelex, I fully agree, not only should everyone have some basic skills. But the don't get suddenly dumb because they use electronics

Dave
Forum: Navigation 25-08-2012, 18:52
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Posted By goboatingnow
While you and I ( I'm a fan of ancient navigation...

While you and I ( I'm a fan of ancient navigation techniques. I can even do lunars !), might moan the supposed lack of such skills the fact is that the technology is reliable ( well certainly as...
Forum: Navigation 25-08-2012, 17:50
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Posted By goboatingnow
Let's nail some of this down Wars don't shut...

Let's nail some of this down

Wars don't shut off gps. , we already know this. See 1st gulf, see2nd gulf see afghanistan. Etc. the military need it too much bad the world relies on it too much. The...
Forum: Navigation 25-08-2012, 17:34
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Posted By goboatingnow
All we all say. Arguing against gps usage ( which...

All we all say. Arguing against gps usage ( which has nothing to do with electronics charts) because of some irrational
Fear that they might not be available is pure nonsense, and shows a lack of...
Forum: Navigation 25-08-2012, 01:57
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Posted By goboatingnow
Fear Mongering, that's all this post is. , pure...

Fear Mongering, that's all this post is. , pure stirring

I can and do use all the things you mention. But I also recognise that GPS ( and all the other GNSS) , and the associated electronic...
Forum: Navigation 22-08-2012, 01:44
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Posted By goboatingnow
I append a quote from the IHO " The IMO...

I append a quote from the IHO
"
The IMO performance standards for ECDIS states that where ENCs are not available, RNCs may be used in ECDIS to meet the chart carriage requirements. However, when an...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 17:08
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Posted By goboatingnow
I don't agree, the fact is your story illustrates...

I don't agree, the fact is your story illustrates the problem of lack of knowledge ie the need for compulsory basic training rather then any issues with " gadgets"

As to using AIS and staying out...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 17:04
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
Bill modern paper chart production is now...

Bill modern paper chart production is now mastered from digital data. The paper chart is not the master. Vector is a much superior technology and will eventually replace all raster products.

Dave
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 16:32
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Posted By goboatingnow
I have to say this is quite nonsense. It is not...

I have to say this is quite nonsense. It is not for you or me to denigrate the " average " boater. In my experience people who fit AIS know the limitations. No-one trades mark I eyeball despite all...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 16:10
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
You choose to ignore my previous reply. Again...

You choose to ignore my previous reply. Again what you state isn't always true. Vector databases can and do contain more information then available on a paper chart. Not all data also goes through...
Forum: Navigation 20-08-2012, 20:44
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
While I applaud your integrity, you might like to...

While I applaud your integrity, you might like to ponder the cost of acquiring paper charts for the med trip i mentioned, with over 50 possible ports, bays/anchorages/marinas that were on our route...
Forum: Navigation 20-08-2012, 20:00
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Posted By goboatingnow
This is a generalisation. For example in Europe...

This is a generalisation. For example in Europe most commercial routes , sea ports, fishing grounds etc, have been re surveyed with modern survey techniques. Other places yes rely on old data or a...
Forum: Navigation 18-07-2012, 09:06
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
What is there more of a need or less of a need...

What is there more of a need or less of a need when driving motorboats BTW

You notice that I was saying that I also keep paper backups

( fixes every hours crossing the Atlantic ! )

I...
Forum: Navigation 18-07-2012, 07:41
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

oohh, argh laddie, what a salt you are. arrghh. myself, Ive only done a few transaltantics, whats solar power, we had a aa battery, two pints a-water, and a couple gallons of beer. Knockdowns ,...
Forum: Navigation 18-07-2012, 06:51
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

IMO approved ECDIS systems are set out for ships etc. In practice you can replicate the same typical features in modern charttplotters including redundancy.

Theres no particular practical reason...
Forum: Navigation 15-07-2012, 20:29
Replies: 1,005
Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
This is reactionary nonsense, in the past I had...

This is reactionary nonsense, in the past I had to resort to books dictionaries, encyclopaedias etc, now I get an answer that informs my opinion much quicker, hence I can look up far more then...
Forum: Navigation 15-07-2012, 19:53
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
Ask a modern freighters mate where the sextant...

Ask a modern freighters mate where the sextant is, ?????

Dave
Forum: Navigation 15-07-2012, 19:39
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Posted By goboatingnow
I examine all my boat as regularly as I can ......

I examine all my boat as regularly as I can ... Next ?
Forum: Navigation 15-07-2012, 18:16
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
The truth of the matter is in my experience most...

The truth of the matter is in my experience most sailors carry SOME charts but in fact sail by plotter and gps. I always try and have backup paper chart and I like if possible to keep a running...
Forum: Navigation 15-07-2012, 18:09
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
Well there goes my gadget Sextant. My gadget...

Well there goes my gadget Sextant. My gadget pelorus , my gadget Marine chronometer, my gadget barometer , my gadget etc etc. gadgets have been part of navigation since Henry was a lad.

Dave
Forum: Navigation 09-07-2012, 16:28
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
Foolisailor What you are talking about is...

Foolisailor

What you are talking about is the reliance on gps based position fixing. Not electronic charts per day. As a practitioner of celestial techniques I know full well what you mean.
...
Forum: Navigation 09-07-2012, 10:34
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Views: 97,978
Posted By goboatingnow
There are two threads and issues mixed up here. ...

There are two threads and issues mixed up here.

Firstly electronic charts have nothing to do with GPS. You could in theory use such charts with sextant based position fixes.

Secondly in time...
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