Product

NavSim Radian ROTG


by NavSim Technology 68 -

Technical Specifications:

Resolution: 0.1 degree per min
Range: +/- 60 degrees per min
Weight: 469 grams
Dimensions: 136x86x49 millimetres
Battery Life: 12+ hrs
Data Output: Bluetooth and USB
Auxiliary Output: Pilot Plug AIS
Certifications: DNV shipboard RFI electronics standards, DNV certification of ROT accuracy


Design / Operation Points and Features:

The unit can charge and operate at the same time from a USB power source (computer or 115 / 230 VAC wall adapter powered USB port).
Minimum safe compass distance: 2 feet / 610 millimeters.
Minimum safe distance for VHF radio operation: 3 feet / 915 millimeters for 5 watt handheld unit
Normal operation is via the wireless Bluetooth™ connection and the USB (wired) port is used as a backup or for a second pilot.
AIS data from the ships pilot plug can be re-transmitted through the unit for convenience.
The unit can maintain a synthetic heading from the gyro data for several minutes in case of ships gyro or heading indicator system failure.
What's your opinion on this?
Login or register to write comments and join the discussion!
Read more...

Video Great Lakes Sailing - Welland Canal HD time-lapse

published on 1 September 2020

The Welland Canal is a ship canal in Canada that runs 42 km (27.0 miles) from Port Colborne, Ontario on Lake Erie to Port Weller, Ontario on Lake Ontario. As part of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the canal allows ships to traverse the Niagara Escarpment and avoid Niagara Falls. FOR THE SPRINKLERS QUESTION HERE IS YOUR ANSWER: "Hogging is a term used when a vessel is bent up in the middle due to any number of factors. On the Great Lakes this happens to vessels in hot weather where the upper part...

0

Article Harbor pilots have one of the highest paid — but simultaneously riskiest — job

published on 17 April 2023

The average harbor pilot at the Port of Los Angeles makes $434,000 a year, but also faces a one in 20 chance of dying on the job, according to a book from The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims that was published in 2021.

1

Video Cargo ship ONE Apus loses more than 1,800 containers in Pacific storm

published on 11 December 2020

The Japanese-flagged container ship ONE Apus has lost 1,816 cargo carriers after it was caught up in a violent storm in the Pacific on November 30, 2020. The vessel arrived December 8 in the Japanese port of Kobe, where shipowners and managers said a full safety inspection would be carried out. The incident is described as the second biggest cargo loss in shipping history.

0

Video Berthing a Car Carrier in Santa Marta, Colombia

published on 12 April 2021

Berthing a 180 meter Ro-ro type vessel. With the assistance of 2 ASD tugs of 60TBP each. The ship has a 1000KW bow thruster, which makes the manuever a bit easier.

0

Video Electronic Chart Standards: IHO ECDIS and ENC

published on 29 October 2019

Tom Mellor - C​hairman of the IHO Electronic Navigational Chart Working Group (ENC WG) and Head of Digital Standards at the UKHO - explains what the IHO's ECDIS and ENC Standards mean.

0

Video Pilot Embarking in rough weather

published on 6 January 2025

Welcome to the world of Sailor Entertainment! This channel is filled with captivating content that will keep you hooked. Prepare to embark on thrilling sailornk adventures, discover hidden secrets, and witness breathtaking performances. From sailor-themed skits to mesmerizing dance routines, our videos are designed to entertain and leave you wanting more. So, hoist the sail of excitement and hit that subscribe button to join our crew of loyal fans. Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe now!...

0

Article New app: Pilot´s Tug Assist Tool PTAT - Bollard Pull Calculation for Marine Pilots

by Capt. M. Baykal Yaylai - published on 19 February 2020

Required tug power and number of tugs needed in variable conditions of wind, current and waves isin most cases an assessment made by pilots based on their professional experience. However, assessments will raise questions by lawyers if something goes wrong. They will use tools to calculate what really is needed with respect to tug power and number of tugs. They have furthermore the advantage of time.

2

Article The magnetic north pole migration - What a Pilot should know

by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 22 February 2019

The Arctic magnetic pole does not move anymore. It runs, faster and faster. In recent years, even faster than expected. Therefore, geo-researchers have now had an unscheduled change to their world model and adjust their calculations, so that navigation with compass and other navigation aids such as a Pilot Plug, used by pilots around the world, continue to work.

0

Video Setubal Pilot Boat

published on 29 August 2020

Setubal pilot boat "Bolina" underway to refuelling point in harbour.

0