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>  -----Original Message-----
> From:         Royer, Doug
> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 16:18
> To:   'navigatio-l@listserv.webkahuna.com'
> Subject:      Paper vs Elect. NA
>
> Just my 2 cents on the matter.Rino,you know and I know all Merchy vessels
> are not created equal.I liked your post and agree with your
> sentiments.However,not all vessels you sign with have the best up to date
> equipment on board.This was even more apperant a few years ago.I work for
> the same company for 4 years now and their vessels all have up to date
> gear.Years ago when I was signing and moveing from ship to ship that was
> not always the case.I would always take my own calculator and a copy of
> that years NA.Now I  take my lap top aboard which has many differant
> programs I will need to fulfill my duties.A NA program and sight reduction
> program are on the lap top and I use them even though the bridge has
> redundant systems.But I also carry my own copy of the NA onboard also.In
> my ditch bag I have a programmed calculator and I also include a copy of
> last years paper NA in the ditch bag both sealed in plastic because if all
> else fails you can use an out of date NA to get the data needed.One never
> knows who was in the lifeboats last and if anything was removed since the
> last inspection. That way you're at least set up for lifeboat navigation.
> I've finished some research for Fred Hebard and myself and will share it
> with you all and maybe some of you can broaden the search.Fred stated
> there are no establishments in the US who are able to calibrate a
> sextants's arc.I told him I knew of at least 1 that I sent my sextant to 7
> years ago to have the arc calibrated.They are no longer able to provide
> that service.The owner retired and took that craft with him.Because of
> todays manufactureing techniques of sextants there is not the need to
> provide this service as in years past is what I am being told.It wouldn't
> be feasable for a business to maintane the equipment or pay someone to do
> it because the demand is no longer there.I've talked to 7 establishments
> on the west coast and all tell me the same.Can any of you help Fred out?

   

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