Methanex Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have announced that the dual-fuel vessel Cajun Sun has completed the world’s first-ever net-zero voyage fueled by bio-methanol. The vessel is operated by […]

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Specifically, the IMO aims to reduce shipping’s carbon intensity by at least 40% by […]

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is an international system used to ensure the safety and security of maritime communication and navigation. The system was established by the […]

A navigation deck student cadet is a trainee who is pursuing a career as a navigation officer onboard commercial ships. The student cadet is typically enrolled in a maritime training […]

The term “look out” refers to the task of maintaining a continuous visual and auditory watch for potential hazards while on watchkeeping duty onboard commercial ships. The person assigned to […]

Navigational watchkeeping is a critical activity that takes place on the navigational bridge of commercial ships. It involves maintaining a lookout, monitoring the ship’s position and movements, and making navigational […]

AIS stands for Automatic Identification System. It is a tracking system used in the maritime industry to identify and locate vessels and improve maritime safety. AIS is an automated system […]

Radar is a critical instrument in the navigational bridge of commercial ships. It is a technology that uses radio waves to detect and locate objects in the ship’s vicinity. The […]

Ship Navigation Charts Navigational charts used on commercial ships come in two primary formats: paper charts and electronic charts. Paper charts are traditional printed maps that are still widely used […]

The navigation bridge of a ship is the command center from where the ship’s movement and navigation are controlled. It is located at the top of the ship and provides […]