Navigation in Theory and Practice

Navigation in Theory and Practice is the third and latest edition published in 2023. Navigation in Theory and Practice is a modern and comprehensive textbook in navigation. The focus is on terrestrial navigation, navigation with electronic aids and safety issues.

The author, Börje Wallin, describes the principles, instruments, problems and practical application of contemporary terrestrial navigation, including satellite navigation, other instrument navigation with radar, compass, plumb and log, and visual methods. The text contains a number of extracts and quotations from investigations into groundings. The book is richly illustrated in color and contains an extensive subject index.

Navigation in Theory and Practice is primarily intended for use in training for Ship's Officers Class VII and the Sea Captain Program, but can of course be read by anyone who wants to learn more about navigation.
Author: Börje Wallin. Edition 3. Year of publication 2023. ISBN: 978-91-7223-909-8

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Nautical information and safety at sea devices
Chapter 3 Electronic charts
Chapter 4 Navigational instruments
Chapter 5 Course setting
Chapter 6 Position
Chapter 7 Voyage planning
Chapter 8 Steering
Chapter 9 System navigation
Chapter 10 Route planning in e-cards
Chapter 11 Surveillance navigation
Chapter 12 Navigation safety
Chapter 13 Tides