Some important texts on navigation, seamanship, meteorology and nautical information in general are stowed here, in addition to user manuals for most of the ship's installed equipment. Check with the mate on watch before borrowing any of these items. The chart room also houses the ship's medical supplies. The communications center is tucked into a corner of the passageway leading aft from the bridge to the open area of the 02 deck. Most communications with shore-side facilities take place in this area.
New Horizon is capable of voice, data and fax communications through various modes.
Most communications are routed through UCSD's radio station WWD at no charge. Persons wishing to use the Inmarsat system must be aware that this is a commercial system and that they are responsible for charges incurred. Presently, all facsimiles must be sent via either Inmarsat or Cellular. Refer to Section V. Navigation and Communication Equipment for more details. The room contains the same engine and rudder controls and some of the navigation equipment found on the bridge and in the chart room.