Why Ship Simulators Are Central to Modern Maritime Training Ship simulators have become one of the most critical pillars of modern maritime education and training (MET). As ships grow larger, […]
Venezuela as a Maritime Energy State Venezuela’s contemporary economic reality cannot be understood without examining its relationship with the sea. Although the country possesses the largest proven oil reserves in […]
Sanctions as a Structural Force in the Global Economy Over the past decade, U.S. sanctions have evolved from a targeted foreign-policy instrument into a systemic force shaping global trade, energy […]
The Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman form the most critical maritime energy corridor in the world. Roughly one-fifth of globally traded crude oil and a significant […]
Global trade has become inseparable from container shipping. Every year, tens of millions of steel boxes move across oceans, carrying everything from smartphones and automobiles to food, machinery, and raw […]
The Autumn 2025 edition of Lloyd’s Register’s Future IMO and ILO Legislation highlights a fast-evolving regulatory landscape that will reshape ship design, operations, fuel choices, and crew safety for the […]
Chapter 1: Introduction and Background 1.1 Introduction The global maritime industry is approaching a pivotal moment in its long history. As regulatory pressures intensify and the need for deep decarbonisation […]
Alarm Management in Modern Shipping: Evolving Standards, Emerging Risks, and Industry Priorities As ship systems become increasingly automated and digitally integrated, the role of alarm management has never been more […]
12/11/2025 China’s Cosco Shipping has launched one of its largest fleet expansion programs to date, confirming newbuilding orders worth more than USD 7 billion with the China State Shipbuilding Corporation […]
12/10/2025 During MEPC 83 in April 2025, the IMO adopted Resolution MEPC.397(83), which introduces updates to the NOx Technical Code 2008. These revisions focus on engine re-certification requirements and formalize […]
