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 […]
12/10/2025 In a powerful endorsement of its global maritime influence, Italy has been re-elected to the prestigious Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, securing one of the […]
The waters of the Red Sea and the Gaza Strip are separated by over 1,500 miles, but from late 2023, they became inseparably linked in a crisis that choked one […]
Catalonia greenlights transformative Port Master Plan, shifting freight from road to rail and creating new green spaces. In a landmark decision for Catalonia’s infrastructure and environmental future, the regional government […]
Compare GISIS, MarineTraffic, Equasis, and IHS to find which maritime database fits ship tracking, compliance, port records, ownership, PSC data, and analytics needs. Introduction In today’s digital maritime world, vessels […]
Explore Iran’s geography, maritime history, economy, and regional role in global trade. A detailed, humanised guide for students, professionals, and researchers. Iran is a country that often appears in headlines, […]
A Definition Beyond Geography When you hear the term “Global South,” you might picture a simple division of the world map. However, this concept is more about socioeconomic and political realities than geographical […]
