The Chaser

Sea Scout Ship 90

Napa, California

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Navigation

After a crewmembers time in the Deck Department, they can elect to pursue a position in Navigation.  As a member of the Navigation Crew they will learn to navigate a vessel in inland and near coastal waters.  You will learn to keep the Ship's Log, and other records.  Crewmembers will also learn to operate modern navigation software, and plot and track positions with the assistance of Radar and GPS systems.

The Navigation Department is Led by a Crew Leader (a youth member under the Bosun and Bosun's Mate) and an Assistant Crew Leader.  The boys run their department under the supervision of the Navigation Officer and his Mates (adult leaders).  

Navigation Department Projects

Completed

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Installed AIS (Automatic Identification System)  hardware.  This allows the Chaser greater safety, as we are able to identify, and be identified by other traffic which we encounter.

Wish List

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Install CAT5 Network Throughout the ship

 

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