Abstract:A straightforward shore-based radar has been shown to be a reliable and effective aid to pilots in bringing ships in from sea in fog through the port channel area into the berthing area, with or without the assistance of the ships' own radar. Once there, however, further movement now depends upon the visibility in relation to such factors as radar assistance, shipping density, the presence or absence of emergency anchorage, the nature of the berth, that is, floating stage, river wharf, or dock, and so on. Belo… Show more
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