Bridge Publications & WWNWS

Question 1

Which “Admiralty Publications” exist?

Answer 1

• Admiralty List of Radio Signals
• Catalogue of Admiralty Charts & Publications
• Admiralty Notices to Mariners
• Annual Summary of Admiralty Notices to Mariners
• Cumulative List of Admiralty Notices to Mariners
• Admiralty Sailing Directions
• Admiralty List of Light and Fog Signals
• Admiralty Tide Tables

Question 2

What other statutory publications shall be kept on the bridge?

Answer 2

• International Code of Signals.
• Mariners Handbook
• IAMSAR Manual
• Relevant MSN’s, MGN’s & MIN’s.
• Nautical Almanac
• Tide Tables and Streams
• Operating and Maintenance Instructions for NAV aids.

Question 3

What is the “Worldwide Navigation Warning Service”?

Answer 3

• Established by IHO and IMO.
• Provides Mariners with latest navigation warnings
• Divided into 16 NAVAREAS
• Coastal Warnings
• Local Warnings