News Articles
Heads Up on ECDIS
A second conference to bring electronic chart users, manufacturers and regulators together to discuss ECDIS challenges is taking place in London next month...Read the full article here.
LY3 - Out to public consultation
This link has unfortunately been withdrawn until further notice. We hope to have the publication available to view soon.
FROM 'THE CREW REPORT', JUNE 11
An Inspector Calls
NIR: The three letters regarding port state control of which any captain cruising in the Med or Canada should now be aware. Multiple yacht arrests so far this year are proof that the Paris MOU means business.
With an importance to vessel navigation records, read the full article here. (Reproduced by kind permission of 'The Crew Report')
From 'The Superyacht Report', May 11
Considering the 'What ifs', thinking outside the bubble
On a day that began like many others during a charter, we were holding our yacht on Dynamic Positioning approximately 500 yards off the beach, with our guests enjoying the surrounding areas. Two tenders were at the jetty, having ferried personnel and equipment ashore and the helicopter was preparing for the flight to the mainland.
Read the full article by Steve Monk.
From 'Marine Electronics and Communications Magazine', Apr 11
Ensuring the safe application of ECDIS
“The safe and correct operation of the ecdis is vital,” says Steve Monk of Da Gama Navigation, an independent company of master mariners with a wealth of experience in advising vessels on which equipment they should fit, providing crew training and assisting in the development of risk assessments."
From the UKHO Website, Dec 10
The ECDIS Revolution
Hugh Phillips, Head of Products at the UKHO, recently attended the ECDIS Revolution conference in London, the first of a series of annual conferences looking at Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems. The UKHO was asked to share its view on chart licensing, and Hugh put the question to the delegates: 'Is it really a minefield to figure chart licenses out?'...
Da Gama are associated with the ECDIS Revolution. Read more here.
From 'The Maritime Security Review', Oct 10
ECDIS in a security role
Security is a term that can be used in a number of different ways within the maritime indsutry. It has reference to physical security measures, the security of the on board computer network from cyber attack and the security of the vessel moored alongside to name but a few.
New Partnership announced, Jun '10
Da Gama and e3 Announce Partnership
Da Gama and e3 Systems continue their individual expansions within the yachting and commercial marine sectors, with the announcement of an exciting new partnership to bring a fresh approach to the provision of navigation services and management.
From 'The Yacht Report', May '10
Securely Navigating High-Risk Areas
The word 'security' can be used in many different ways within the maritime industry. It can refer to the physical security measures in place to protect an owner or client, the security of the on-board network from cyber attack or ................
Read the full article by Steve Monk
ECDIS Training Partnership Agreed, Mar '10
Da Gama Limited and ECDIS Limited sign agreement for provision of ECDIS Training
Navigation services company Da Gama Limited has agreed a new partnership with Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) training provider, ECDIS Ltd.
Superyacht Captain Press brief, Mar '10
Captain Paul Cook discusses the job with CNN
Superyacht Captains will never be ultra-wealthy like the yacht owners they work for but the lifestyle certainly makes up for it......
Yachting Pages Press release, Dec '09
Introducing Da Gama Limited
Da Gama Ltd is a navigation management company established by two ex-Royal Navy and Yacht Captain specialists with over 25 years of sea service each. Paul Cook and Steve Monk have joined forces as Da Gama to offer........
ChartCo Press release, Oct '09
ChartCo delivers AVCS Updates
As the preferred agent of ChartCo for delivery of chart updates to the Superyacht community, we are pleased to announce this important development of our services for your safety. Please use the link below to read the full press release...
Download Full Press Release (PDF)
From 'The Crew Report', Sept '09
ECDIS Training - Do you really know what you are doing?
Much has been written over the past few years on the subject of electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) but predominantly from the technical point of view. This article is aimed more at you, the operator, the bridge watchkeeper, the person pressing the buttons, using the equipment at sea and ultimately charged with keeping the vessel safe...
