Watch on the Channel

Synopsis

Shows the operation of the Channel Navigation Information Service (CNIS) and the role of the sponsor in providing scientific and technical support, particularly in the radar recording of ship traffic movements in this busy international seaway.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min. Videocassette. U-matic. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1979

Availability

Free loan (film - BMI)
Sale (video - Videotell)

Uses

Nautical/maritime studies (transportation courses) as a basis for seminar discussion.*

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

marine engineering; navigation skills; shipping industries

Credits

Director

K M Burtt

Writer

Mike Metcalfe

Contributor

K M Burtt

Cast

Peter Jeffries

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

British Maritime Institute Film Unit

Distributor

Name

British Maritime Institute

Name

Videotel Marine International Ltd