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Why “It Still Moves” Is a Dangerous Standard Introduction — hydraulics fail progressively, not catastrophically Hydraulic systems on yachts power some of the most critical functions onboard: steering, stabilisers, thrusters,…
Why “we had enough water” is one of the most dangerous sentences on a bridge Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What UKC…
Why Cross Track Error is a warning tool, not a safety margin Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What XTE Actually Represents Cross…
Why good routes look boring — and bad routes look precise Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What a Waypoint Really Is A…
Why safe navigation is about where you refuse to go — not where you intend to pass Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1.…
Why plans fail without thinking — and why compliance alone is not safety Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. What Passage Planning Really…
DR & EP Knowing where you should be — when you don’t know where you are Contents Use the links below to jump to any section: 1. Why…