Surface Navigator Course

Surface Navigator Course Information Guide

1. Overview of Surface Navigator Course
2. Main Features
3. Developments
4. Detailed Analysis
5. Future Outlook

Overview of Surface Navigator Course

Aviators aren't the only ones with simulators! the high tech, incredibly realistic, virtual Ship-handling bridge simulators ... In the final installment of "Minute Monday," see how sailors learn how to become professional quartermasters! LT Claire Wardius introduces us to the piloting routine, and discusses considerations that go into its preparation. LT Jackie Brecklin introduces us to the basics of nautical charts such as geodesy, datums, and chart projections. LT Liz Cotter brings us to the next section of the Rules (Part B- Steering and Sailing Rules) and discusses it's application in Rule ... Walt O'Donnell discusses the different types of time we use as NAVs and ANAVs, such as GMT, ZT and LMT, as well as when we ...

LT Jackie Brecklin illustrates how to choose specific aids to navigation (NAVAIDs) to use for piloting while in restricted waters. Walt steps us through the first half of the Moonrise/Moonset strip form for our example problem, which was assigned through ... Listen as Ensign Kathryn Kirkwood of USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) speaks about how the BDOC and JOOD

Main Features

Developments

2.4.10 Introduction to the Piloting Procedure

2.2.1 Chart Fundamentals

Rule 4: Application

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2.5.1 Nautical Time Introduction

2.2.5 Selecting NAVAIDs

Surface Navigator Course

3.2.1 Moonrise (3 May 1981) Steps 1-9

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Detailed Analysis

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Last Updated: June 8, 2026

Future Outlook

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