Captain Finn Andersen has been a professional mariner since 1965. Captain Finn holds a Master’s Certificate for coastal voyages and has specialized training in firefighting, lifesaving, and navigation. He likes to give advice and has several tips for avoiding shipwrecks
- Maintain constant vigilance.
- Always be aware.
- Keep a proper look-out.
- Always keep a lookout for your surroundings and other vessels.
- Use your charts and compass.
- By understanding and using your navigation tools, you can travel safely.
- Fix your vessel’s position.
- Take regular bearings so that you are always aware of your location. GPS (Global Positioning System), horizontal sextant, and radar or sight readings can help you do this.
- Put your fix on a chart.
- Keeping a record of your position can help you to avoid surprises such as unexpected landmasses and currents.
- Proceed at a safe speed.
- Your vessel should travel at speeds that give you and other mariners time to change course.
- Follow collision regulations.
- Always understand and use the international rules of ocean travel.
