Stefano Pisano, Autore presso Italian marine surveyor. Yacht surveys for sailing and motor boats

The appraiser’s electronic instrumentation: ultrasound and thermal imaging cameras

by Stefano Pisano
10/01/202328/12/2023

The appraiser of a ship usually comes up with quite futuristic instrumentation. We are talking about ultrasound scanners or state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras, first of all.Beware: all those tools should not make you more confident in the purchase! The above-mentioned instrumentation is certainly very useful when well used but is… Read More »The appraiser’s electronic instrumentation: ultrasound and thermal imaging cameras

How to handle litigation related to a vessel

by Stefano Pisano
03/01/202327/12/2023

Il contenzioso generalmente ha più origini possibili, e quindi differenti contendenti. In questo articolo riassumo quelli che sono casi più comuni che ho avuto modo di vedere lavorando come per Litigation generally has multiple possible origins, and therefore different litigants. In this article I summarize what are the most common… Read More »How to handle litigation related to a vessel

Osmosis and its relevance talking about boats

by Stefano Pisano
30/12/202228/12/2023

Osmosis is probably one of the main reasons of concern to the buyer of a fiberglass boat. Fortunately, the osmotic phenomenon, although of considerable impact, is unlikely to lead the boat in the short span of a few seasons to be unsafe, even when it happens structurally. The boat… Read More »Osmosis and its relevance talking about boats

COLREG

by Stefano Pisano
21/12/202227/12/2023

Those who are about to obtain a boating license will undoubtedly hear about COLREG at some point. This acronym stands for “regulation to prevent collisions at sea”, and it is an internationally recognized set of rules for lights and signals. What’s in the COLREG, then? First of all, we have… Read More »COLREG

Re-lamination of a sailboat that impacted on the rocks

by Stefano Pisano
21/12/202228/12/2023

In this series of images we see the supervision of the bulb removal work, the re-lamination of the bottom and counter-mold of a sailboat that hit rocks while sailing. You can also see the techniques used for vacuum lamination. Do you need an italian boat expert? Contact me now! We… Read More »Re-lamination of a sailboat that impacted on the rocks

The rules of precedence in COLREG

by Stefano Pisano
09/12/202227/12/2023

As stipulated in COLREG, which is the regulation to prevent collisions at sea, we can use specific light markings, or cones displayed on the boat so that they are visible from a distance. In addition to these elements, the COLREG also contains some rules of precedence, which are different for… Read More »The rules of precedence in COLREG

What’s the GPS

by Stefano Pisano
08/12/202221/11/2023

GPS stands for Global positioning System, literally “global coverage system.” It is mandatory to have it on board in navigation beyond 12 miles, but it can help anyone who is about to take a boat in any weather condition and for any trip. In short: it is almost always advisable… Read More »What’s the GPS

Tips on surveying and using the graphometer

by Stefano Pisano
08/12/202220/11/2023

All knowledge about Ship Point, coastal navigation, true bearing, and magnetism is important, but even more important is to keep practicing. In this short guide we will see how polar bearing works in practice and what the graphometer is. What is the graphometer To understand how a graphometer works, we… Read More »Tips on surveying and using the graphometer

The true bearing in coastal navigation

by Stefano Pisano
08/12/202220/11/2023

We have seen how to calculate estimated navigation and how to estimate the estimated ship point accordingly, but this remains an uncertain parameter. While in navigation away from the coast, unless using a GPS, we are always unsure of our actual position, in coastal navigation it is easier. In coastal… Read More »The true bearing in coastal navigation

Magnetism: learn using the compass

by Stefano Pisano
08/12/202220/11/2023

Understanding how the earth’s magnetism works helps sailors understand how the compass works. In this guide I will talk about the difference between magnetic north, declination and magnetic heading. External forces in navigation Remember that every boat is subjected to external forces – other than propellers and thrusters. If these… Read More »Magnetism: learn using the compass