Ice navigation pdf
Rating: 4.6 / 5 (3086 votes)
Downloads: 32818
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Ice Navigation in Canadian Waters. ChapterVessel Design and Construction for Ice Operations. It discusses watchkeeping and bridge procedures, position fixing, use of radar and ice accretion ChapterNavigation In Ice Covered Waters. These spicules, also known as frazil ice, give the sea surface an oily appearance Ice should be entered at very low speed and at right angles to the ice edge to receive the initial impact, and once into the ice speed should be increased to maintain headway and control of the ship. INTRODUCTIONIce and the Navigator. Sea ice has posed a problem to the navigator since antiquity Ice Navigation. Annex I: Terminology for Ice, Navigation and Vessel Design. Astern Movement It is recommended when vessel navigating on ice, not to order engine “Astern”, either in loaded or ballast condition. Ice is an obstacle to any vessel, even an icebreaker, and the inexperienced navigation officer is advised to develop a healthy respect for the latent power and strength of ice in all its forms It discusses correct clothing, dangers of exposure and hazards to health. (PDF,MB)Regulations and guidelinesGeneral It describes the appearance and This document will provide Masters and watchkeeping crew of vessels transiting Canadian ice-covered waters with the necessary understanding of the regulations, shipping ICE NAVIGATION the formation of new sea ice (up tocentimeters in thick-ness) is the development of small individual, needle-like crystals of ice, called spicules, which become suspended in the top few centimeters of seawater. CHAPTER ICE NAVIGATION. Once a ship becomes trapped, she goes wherever the ice goes. Annex II: Reference Material. The chapter on navigation in ice provides invaluable practical guidance on preparing and executing the passage plan. Numerous (PDF,MB) ChapterNavigation in ice covered watersGeneral. Operating The first principle of successful ice navigation is to avoid stopping or becoming stuck in the ice. Ice navigation The book identifies the world’s major ice regions, with maps illustrating ice routes and seasonal variations of ice thickness and extent. The first principle of passage through ice is to maintain freedom of manoeuvre. Once a vessel becomes trapped, it goes wherever the ice goes.