Explore Iran’s Persian Gulf coast—Bushehr, Qeshm, Hormuz, and Kish—through culture, nature, and maritime heritage, with practical travel guidance. The Persian Gulf’s shoreline has always been a working coastline. Long before […]
China trims US Treasury holdings by $6.1 billion in November 2025, reaching lowest level since September 2008. Explore the diversification strategy, rising gold reserves, and implications for global finance. The […]
Arab Leaders Pivot East: Analysts and Officials Advocate Reducing Reliance on the West A significant strategic shift is underway across the Arab world, as prominent officials, analysts, and business leaders increasingly […]
Which countries lead the world in maritime education? A global comparison of top maritime nations, universities, accreditation systems, and industry links. Maritime universities are the backbone of global shipping, offshore […]
Learn how to become a Vessel Traffic Controller (VTS Operator), required training and certification, and the key differences between VTS Operators and VTS Supervisors. Every day, thousands of vessels move […]
Learn how maritime universities are ranked worldwide—criteria, accreditation, STCW compliance, industry reputation, and what rankings really mean for seafarers. Choosing a maritime university is not only an academic decision; it […]
Discover what a Vessel Traffic Controller does—duties, skills, training, and certification—and why VTS professionals are vital for safe maritime operations. On a busy day in a narrow strait, a congested […]
Discover the global salary ranges, career pathways, and future outlook for vessel traffic controllers (VTS operators). This in‑depth guide covers regional pay data, required training, industry trends, and how to […]
Hidden rivalries among Persian Gulf Arab states shape borders, ports, oil, airlines, and conflicts—changing maritime trade, risk, and logistics planning. From the deck of a container ship approaching the Strait […]
How China created artificial islands by dumping millions of tonnes of sand at sea—explained through maritime engineering, dredging technology, law of the sea, and global shipping impacts. From the […]
