The Mariner's Blog

Why Your Vessel Needs an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey
  • Mar 27, 2024
  • Charles Hays
Why Your Vessel Needs an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey

In the maritime industry, where safety and compliance are paramount, the need for an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey cannot be overstated. Thi...

Beyond the Classroom: ECDIS Training Reimagined for the Modern Mariner
  • Mar 13, 2024
  • Charles Hays
Beyond the Classroom: ECDIS Training Reimagined for the Modern Mariner

Discover how American Nautical Services, Inc. is redefining maritime education with our cutting-edge ECDIS e-Learning courses. Breaking away from t...

Ensuring Compliance: Preparing Vessels for Bridge Audit with SOLAS Nautical Charts and Publication Carriage Requirements
  • Nov 22, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Ensuring Compliance: Preparing Vessels for Bridge Audit with SOLAS Nautical Charts and Publication Carriage Requirements

American Nautical Services, Inc. is at the forefront of assisting large yachts and other vessels in successfully navigating the complexities of ann...

Embracing Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Benefits of ECDIS Charts, Digital Nautical Publications, and Electronic Record Books
  • Jun 29, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Embracing Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Benefits of ECDIS Charts, Digital Nautical Publications, and Electronic Record Books

In the fast-paced world of maritime operations, embracing digital technologies is becoming increasingly crucial for vessels to stay ahead. In our l...

SPICA e-Navigator: e-Navigation Made Simple
  • May 5, 2023
  • Charles Hays
SPICA e-Navigator: e-Navigation Made Simple

SPICA e-Navigator is an ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) passage planning software that helps navigators plan a safe and ef...

Time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?
  • Apr 15, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?

Is it time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?  Here are a few good reasons why you should consider dumping your paper ...

SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS
  • Mar 19, 2023
  • Charles Hays
SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS

This blog article covers the process on how to update ENCs in ECDIS by using our voyage planning software SPICA e-Navigator. Read on to see how eas...

UKHO Announces Plans to Withdraw from Paper Chart Production
  • Aug 15, 2022
  • Charles Hays
UKHO Announces Plans to Withdraw from Paper Chart Production

UKHO Withdrawing From Paper Chart Production: What it Means for Mariners The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that it intends to withd...

ADMIRALTY Gateway is retiring: Here's what you need to know
  • Jan 7, 2021
  • Charles Hays
ADMIRALTY Gateway is retiring: Here's what you need to know

The Announcement  As mentioned in previous announcements, The UKHO has decided to permanently withdraw all versions of their ADMIRALTY Gateway and...

What is an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)?
  • Dec 6, 2020
  • Charles Hays
What is an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)?

The rise of ECDIS has changed the world of sailing forever. However, these systems are only hardware. They rely on quality Electronic Navigational ...

Main Principles of the Passage Planning Process to Know
  • Nov 16, 2020
  • Charles Hays
Main Principles of the Passage Planning Process to Know

A good passage plan is the key to safe and successful voyages. Before sailing, mariners need to understand the underlying principles of the passage...

How to Create a Passage Plan Report in SPICA
  • Nov 6, 2020
  • Charles Hays
How to Create a Passage Plan Report in SPICA

The passage planning process can be long, complicated, and very tedious work for the ship's navigator. Learn the step by step process on how to cre...