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From International Dictionary of Marine Aids to Navigation
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1. The art or science of determining the position or course of a ship or aircraft by means of observations on board, whereby difficulties and dangers are avoided and a desired destination is reached as quickly and safely as possible.

2. The process of planning, controlling and recording the movement of a craft from one place to another.

(Originate: NAVGUIDE 2023)




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)