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Trinity House: a history of aids to navigation and modernisation. 08 Nov 2010 14:00 - 16:00
This is a talk by Dr.Nick Ward primarily to SCG members as it is limited to 30 people.
Scottish Branch Programme 2010/11 24 Aug 2010 00:00 - 28 Feb 2011 00:00
ROYAL INSTITUTE OF NAVIGATION Scottish Branch Programme 2010/11 The Scottish Branch programme for the coming winter features three ...more
PSP Southampton Boat Show 10 Sep 2010 00:00 - 19 Sep 2010 00:00
The RIN will again have a stand at the boat show.
The Alcock and Brown Atlantic Crossing 13 Sep 2010 18:30 - 20:30
Gp Capt Tony Alcock will tell the full story of Alcock and Brown's epic first non-stop transatlantic flight.
VFR Navigation and Use of GPS 14 Sep 2010 09:30 - 16:00
Due to the April seminar being over-subscribed, GASCo - with RIN and NATS - will be re-running this popular day.
2010 International Conference on Indoor positioning and Indoor Navigation (IPIN) 15 Sep 2010 00:00 - 17 Sep 2010 00:00
Take part in the largest meeting dedicated entirely to indoor positioning
"FLY IN" at Lee 0n Solent - SAT 18TH SEPT 2010 18 Sep 2010 09:00 - 16:00
The Lee on Solent Flying Assn are hosting a "Fly In" at whch visiting light aircraft will be made most welcome.
Symposium Gyro Technology 2010 21 Sep 2010 00:00 - 22 Sep 2010 00:00
At this symposium the latest state of gyro technology (including inertial navigation systems and components as well as optical rate ...more
Sharing the Seas Safely 02 Oct 2010 14:00 - 18:30
Consider the challenges facing users of coastal and confined waters in the digital era.
Royal Thames Yacht Club & RIN Small Craft Group Autumn Joint Meeting 14 Oct 2010 18:00 - 20:00
A talk by Peter Goddard, on radar reflectors and RTEs.
Annual EGR Taylor Lecture 14 Oct 2010 18:30 - 00:00
Hans Kok will give a talk about the Dutch East India Company
ENC GNSS 2010 19 Oct 2010 00:00 - 21 Oct 2010 00:00
Come and hear about the latest research and meet the most prominent navigation scientists of the world.
Sea, Transport and Logistics Conference 2010 20 Oct 2010 00:00 - 22 Oct 2010 00:00
This conference highlights the human factor challenges faced by the maritime industry.
Use and Abuse of GPS 20 Oct 2010 19:30 - 21:30
A talk to the LAA Suffolk Coastal Strut by Mark Batin MRIN.
The next generation of superyachts 21 Oct 2010 19:00 - 21:00
Speaker: Mr Jon Ely, Chief Executive of the UK Sailing Academy Joint meeting with the Nautical Institute
The Nimrod and NATO AEW 27 Oct 2010 11:00 - 17:00
A tour, lunch and two presentations. Speakers - David Broughton and Norman Bonnor. History of Air Navigation SIG Autumn Meeting
The Transatlantic Flights of the R34 Airship 19 Nov 2010 18:30 - 00:00
Speaker: Mr Terry Hayward Evening meeting and supper, 1830 for 2000
Visit Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd 23 Nov 2010 14:00 - 17:00
An Anglian Branch visit to a company which produces charts and books for yachtsmen for popular cruising areas around the world.
The ECDIS Revolution 24 Nov 2010 08:00 - 25 Nov 2010 17:30
With ECDIS compliance looming in 2012, many vessels will be struggling to make the deadline. Furthermore, although new-built ships ...more
NAV10: Position, Location, Timing: Everyone, Everything, Everywhere. 30 Nov 2010 00:00 - 02 Dec 2010 00:00
This important international conference brings together users and R&D specialists from all areas to discuss the evolution of navigation ...more
Visit Boeing 737 Full Flight Simulator 21 Dec 2010 12:30 - 17:00
Visit Boeing 737 full flight simulator.
The Hythe – Southampton ferry operating an unusual yet vital transport link 26 Jan 2011 18:30 - 00:00
Speaker – Mr Richard Lay of White Horse Ferries
UAV NAV Symposium 01 Feb 2011 09:00 - 19:30
Join experts in this one day event on unmanned and autonomous aerial vehicles.
Use and Abuse of GPS 21 Feb 2011 19:30 - 21:30
A talk to the LAA Royal Berkshire Strut by Mark Batin MRIN.
Visit to new Ordnance Survey building 24 Feb 2011 14:00 - 00:00
Visit to new Ordnance Survey Building, Southampton
Small Craft SIG Workshop 05 Mar 2011 00:00 - 00:00
Topic and speakers – Will be set out in Solent Jan 2011 newsletter and on SCG website.
Museum Visits 08 Mar 2011 10:30 - 17:00
Two separate visits, with a pub lunch between them, arranged by the Anglian Branch.
Joint meeting with Royal Lymington YC and supper 24 Mar 2011 18:00 - 00:00
Joint meeting with Royal Lymington YC and supper 1800 for 1830 Topic and speakers – TBA.
RIN 11 06 Apr 2011 12:00 - 09 Apr 2011 12:00
The 7th Int.l Conf. on how animals navigate will be held at Whiteknights Campus, Reading University from Midday 6 April 2011 until ...more
RIN 11 - Birds, Humans and Other Animals Conference 06 Apr 2011 12:00 - 09 Apr 2011 12:00
7th International Animal Navigation Conference
Integrated Bridge Systems 13 Apr 2011 19:00 - 00:00
Integrated Bridge Systems - talk by Prof. Andy Norris
Anderson Memorial Lecture 12 May 2011 18:30 - 21:00
Air Cdre D F H ‘Pinky’ Grocott CBE AFC will cover the fascinating subject of ‘How Animals Navigate’.
Fly/Sail Weekend 11 Jun 2011 12:00 - 12 Jun 2011 14:00
The third in these series of wonderful weekends - in which sailors fly and aviators sail - moves to the East Coast.
Consider the challenges facing users of coastal and confined waters in the digital era. The prime purpose of the workshop is to consider the challenges facing the users of confined and coastal waters in the digital era, in particular at the 'big ship-small craft' interface.The workshop will bring speakers from many leading authorities, including MAIB and Trinity House, together to discuss a range of pertinent issues.The fee for attendance is just £10. To book, please download, complete and send off the booking form. Booking closes on 27th September, or sooner if fully booked.Programme:1400 - “Welcome to Hornet Sailing Club” - Cdre Peter Melson CVO CBE RN1405 – Introduction - Captain Richard Yeomans FRIN - RIN Solent Branch Chairman1410 - “ A view from the bridge” - Capt R J Wild FRIN . MNI 1445 - “Living with fishing boats” - Cdr Cedric Loughran RD CEng MSc RNR.1510 - “ The role of Trinity House in the digital era” - Cdre Peter Melson CVO CBE RN1540 - Questions and panel - Chaired by Lt Cdr John Bazley MA FRIN RN. 1600 - Tea Break 1620 - “ The role of the MAIB and lessons from recent accidents” - Capt Michael Evans MRIN1655 “ Sharing the waters safely - a Solent perspective” Capt William Hargreaves Msc FRIN MNI1730 - Questions and panel.1800 - Conclusion - Captain Richard Yeomans FRIN RN
The prime purpose of the workshop is to consider the challenges facing the users of confined and coastal waters in the digital era, in particular at the 'big ship-small craft' interface.The workshop will bring speakers from many leading authorities, including MAIB and Trinity House, together to discuss a range of pertinent issues.The fee for attendance is just £10. To book, please download, complete and send off the booking form. Booking closes on 27th September, or sooner if fully booked.Programme:1400 - “Welcome to Hornet Sailing Club” - Cdre Peter Melson CVO CBE RN1405 – Introduction - Captain Richard Yeomans FRIN - RIN Solent Branch Chairman1410 - “ A view from the bridge” - Capt R J Wild FRIN . MNI 1445 - “Living with fishing boats” - Cdr Cedric Loughran RD CEng MSc RNR.1510 - “ The role of Trinity House in the digital era” - Cdre Peter Melson CVO CBE RN1540 - Questions and panel - Chaired by Lt Cdr John Bazley MA FRIN RN. 1600 - Tea Break 1620 - “ The role of the MAIB and lessons from recent accidents” - Capt Michael Evans MRIN1655 “ Sharing the waters safely - a Solent perspective” Capt William Hargreaves Msc FRIN MNI1730 - Questions and panel.1800 - Conclusion - Captain Richard Yeomans FRIN RN