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 […]

Bridge Resource Management (BRM) or  Bridge Team Management (BTM) onboard commercial ships refers to the set of procedures, protocols, and tools used by the crew of a vessel to ensure safe navigation and […]

  Navigational officers onboard commercial vessels must be familiar with several International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions and regulations, which are designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of ships […]

Navigational officers onboard commercial ships are responsible for ensuring the safe navigation and operation of the vessel. They work in the ship’s bridge or control room and are responsible for […]

Marine diesel engines are the workhorses of the shipping industry, powering vessels ranging from small boats to massive container ships and tankers. These engines are designed to operate for extended […]

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental challenges faced by humanity today. The rise in temperatures caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions has far-reaching consequences for our planet’s ecosystems, […]

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is looking to trial the use of liquefied bio-methane (LBM) derived from cattle manure, in LNG-fueled vessels. It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LBM […]

Luxembourg-headquartered logistics specialist CLdN reports that its RO/RO vessel the M/V Delphine has now been successfully fitted with a rotor sails wind propulsion system will return to service from Zeebrugge, Belgium, as […]

The Persian Gulf  is a body of water located in the Western part of Asia, surrounded by Iran to the North, Saudi Arabia to the South, the United Arab Emirates […]