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Captain
Gregory L. Smith
River Navigation
An Extraordinary Practice of Seamen
"River Navigation" is an illustrated textbook explaining the techniques and procedures River Pilots use for navigation.

River Navigation
Copyright © 2015
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This textbook illustrates and explains almost all of the procedures you will need to know to become a River Pilot. There are examples included in pictures throughout the book. There are sections on terminology, physics, traffic management, rule application, basic maneuvers, steering techniques, flanking techniques, technology tips, planning, mitigation, onboard systems, and professionalism.
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