Navigation and Seamanship (1+1)

Uses of GPS for fisherman

1. Safe navigation by knowing their position and routes precisely in terms of latitude and longitude.

2. Speed of the boat can be measured

3. Helps to identify the Potential Fishing Zone by remote sensing data.

4. Man overboard alarm shows the position of the vessel when any crew member has fallen into the sea.

5. Anchor watch alarm if the anchor is drifted.

6. GPS requires no licence, and the operation is very simple with the accuracy of 20m-50m.