In March, 1994, the Marine Board of the National Research Council, an operating arm of the Academy of Science published a report, Minding the Helm: Marine Navigation and Piloting. This report is a thorough assessment of the state and practice of ship navigation and piloting is U.S. Ports.
The study, requested by the Coast Guard, addresses the following: the changing character of vessel traffic (vessel types, sizes, traffic density, port configuration and operation); the changing state of practice of vessel navigation and piloting, including technology advances and their implication to marine safety and the environment; the changing roles of the vessel’s crew (bridge complement), pilots, and shore-based traffic safety personnel; the effect of changes in technology on training, licensing, performance, and administration; and, the government role in oversight and operation of the vessel traffic system . The study may be obtained from the National Academy Press (800) 624-6242 and costs $34.95.
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