Overview
Radar navigation covers the use or misuse of radar, ARPA, and sensor-based contact management during navigation.
Common themes
- target acquisition and tracking errors
- clutter, tuning, range, or alarm-management problems
- overreliance on sensors without visual cross-check
- late or incorrect avoidance decisions based on radar picture
Related concepts
- Lookout Failure
- Collision Watchkeeping Failure
- Restricted Visibility
- Bridge Resource Management Failure
Related incidents
Accidents linked to this concept are grouped by vessel type.