Top 12 Giant Marine Animals Spotted by Cargo Ships
From blue whales to giant squid, discover the top 12 giant marine animals encountered by cargo ships around the world. Learn how these rare sightings impact shipping routes, maritime safety, […]
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Control of the South China Sea Reignites Tensions Between Trump and Beijing
09/15/2025 Historical Background: The South China Sea Dispute The South China Sea is a 3.5 million km² semi-enclosed sea bordered by China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. It […]
Rise of Asia as the 21st-Century Superpower — and the Waning Reach of the West and the Dollar System
Why Asia leads the 21st century: industry, tech, finance, and trade reshaping a multipolar world as Western dominance and dollar primacy gradually recede. Asia’s rise from manufacturing base to an […]
China’s Rising Use of the Yuan in Cross-Border Payments: Drivers, Data, and Implications
Over roughly fifteen years, China has transformed how it settles with the world. At the start of the 2010s, only a small fraction of the country’s external receipts and payments […]
Top 12 Most Expensive Ships in the World (2025 Mega-Guide)
From $15B nuclear missile boats to $2B mega-cruise liners and $600M gigayachts, discover the world’s 12 most expensive ships. See what they cost, why they’re so pricey, and how technology, […]
Ace Your USCG License Exams: A Comprehensive Study Guide
Pass your USCG license exams with confidence. Study plans, module-by-module tips, allowed references, practice strategies, and pro hacks—all in one guide. The day your sea time meets the clock ⏱️⚓ […]
The Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
Planning a U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)? This step-by-step guide explains forms, TWIC, sea-time, medicals, fees, timelines, and pro tips—start to finish. One credential, many careers ⚓ From a deckhand […]
The Foundation of Maritime Education: Understanding STCW Certification Requirements
Explore the STCW Convention—the backbone of maritime training worldwide. Learn certification essentials, real-world cases, challenges, and future outlooks. Introduction: Why STCW Matters for Every Seafarer 🌍⚓ When you step onto […]
The Two Paths of Maritime Education: Academy Graduate vs. Hawsepiper
Discover the two main pathways into seafaring—academy graduate vs. hawsepiper. Explore training, challenges, career outcomes, and future trends in maritime education. Two Routes, One Ocean 🌊 The sea has always […]
How to Get Your TWIC Card: A Requirement for Maritime Professionals
Learn how to apply for and maintain your TWIC card, the essential U.S. maritime security credential. This step-by-step guide covers eligibility, costs, application tips, renewals, and real-world uses for seafarers, […]