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Forum: Navigation 26-08-2012, 17:31
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

And a dammed pain to permanently correct....
Forum: Navigation 25-08-2012, 17:59
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Unfortunately not Nigel, there will be a maintenance crew of 12 on the rig (can't be wasting valuable downtime lol) but we will have another vessel with us should the unthinkable happen....

And i...
Forum: Navigation 22-08-2012, 19:20
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

The drill rig.....

https://www.cruisersforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1019420_0_b94e93404faf592176398e5f0a8f0470.jpg

The boat....
...
Forum: Navigation 22-08-2012, 04:24
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Back again....:rolleyes:

Just a final farewell message, it seems we shall be flying to Houston next week to tow a jack up rig back to Dampier Western Australia....

The vessel we will be using...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2012, 06:23
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

To late it's become infested, on the ignore list it goes......
Forum: Navigation 20-08-2012, 16:40
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

God.......:rolleyes:
Forum: Navigation 19-08-2012, 20:32
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Agreed.....:thumb:

I know a few sailors that use the "weight" excuse for not carrying paper charts, yet seem quite happy to carry an extra 60lbs around there waist.....:D
Forum: Navigation 19-08-2012, 17:58
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

As downunder says, the GBR is well surveyed (both inside and out) as is the rest of the QLD coastline including the Torres Straits. Below is a selection of cruising guides that i carry for the...
Forum: Navigation 18-08-2012, 07:43
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

I've spent years traversing the same area, both commercially and recreationally with and without electronic charting systems without to many problems........you do realise both the paper and...
Forum: Navigation 17-08-2012, 18:14
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

I don't know anyone personally that thinks that anymore, all class A chart suppliers that i know of print on demand, and quite a few class B suppliers are realizing the benefits of a printer to. Also...
Forum: Navigation 16-08-2012, 17:40
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Correction, should say C-MAP/MAX Pro Charts....
Forum: Navigation 16-08-2012, 17:05
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

I don't know where this info comes from re Navionics and C-MAP being constrained in obtaining updates from the relevent Hydrographic offices.......they receive notices from hydrographic offices all...
Forum: Navigation 16-08-2012, 01:56
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

Your opinion, not my experience....or are you of the belief that no one circumnavigated before GPS/Chartplotters.....:D
Forum: Navigation 16-08-2012, 00:54
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

I have never seen a cruising sailor with even 5% of the charts that we carry on the ship, we have multiple folios that require both BA and AUS corrections and on average probably takes the second...
Forum: Navigation 15-08-2012, 22:37
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper Charts Now Unnecessary

@ Marqus, For all your Australian Notices to Mariners eNotices go here >> Australian Hydrographic Service - eNotices Service (https://www.hydro.gov.au/enotices/enotices.htm#types) << sign up and these...
Forum: Navigation 14-08-2012, 15:54
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

Paper charts will still be available for a long time to come yet, maybe your grandkids might see a return on your collecting.....
Forum: Navigation 14-08-2012, 15:22
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

How many apply Temporary and Preliminary Notices to mariners to their electronic charts ? how many even know what they are ?
Forum: Navigation 20-07-2012, 03:41
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

Your batteries in the remote last forever hey ?!

Seriously though, i have no problem with anyone using electronic over paper as long as the individual has some idea what to do if the electronic...
Forum: Navigation 18-07-2012, 05:11
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

And this is such a case that should really be reported to the Hydrographic Office responsible for the area, unfortunately this is how a good number of nav hazards make their way onto a chart as a...
Forum: Navigation 17-07-2012, 21:33
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

Cost would be the main overiding factor then practicality, some of the systems are quite large.....

This is the system (x2) i had on my last vessel...
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Forum: Navigation 16-07-2012, 16:27
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

I think people need to distinguish between a Pilot Book and a Cruising Guide, while both supply information in a similar vein one is infinitely more detailed and designed purely to be used alongside...
Forum: Navigation 16-07-2012, 15:42
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

Paper charts and Pilot books are joined at the hip, any navigational officer worth his salt will attest to this. When passage planning both charts and books share the same table...:)
Forum: Navigation 16-07-2012, 02:30
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

That will do for now other than to respectfully suggest you go and learn about navigation, both electronic and paper....:flowers:

By the way, click here >> Updating & Upgrading - Jeppesen Marine...
Forum: Navigation 15-07-2012, 23:53
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

Could you please expand on this a bit Mr B......
Forum: Navigation 15-07-2012, 21:04
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Posted By IslandHopper
Re: Paper charts now unnessary

No idea why you would say that, i work on ultra modern and technically advanced ships with more navigational gizmos than you can poke a stick at.......the mate, the second and myself all know where...
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