Large yachts can reduce emissions most effectively when their owners and technical teams understand how energy is actually used on board. That understanding should guide efficiency improvements, machinery upgrades and […]
A practical overview of recent and upcoming SOLAS amendments, covering fire safety, emergency towing, pilot transfer arrangements, GMDSS, VDES and lifeboat drills. The International Convention for the Safety of Life […]
The maritime industry is facing a quiet but significant regulatory transition. As of the first radio survey on or after 1 January 2028, all VHF radiocommunication equipment required by SOLAS […]
The gangway is often the first and last thing a person encounters when boarding or leaving a ship. It is also, statistically, one of the most dangerous. Port State Control […]
Gas detection is one of the most critical safety barriers in maritime operations. Whether monitoring cargo holds, enclosed spaces, or machinery compartments, the ability to reliably detect flammable, toxic, or […]
Under the Paris Agreement, Parties are requested to prepare, communicate and maintain successive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) they intend to achieve. The EU has set the target to reduce the […]
10/01/2026 The Engine Choice That Locks in Decades For shipowners today, choosing the type of engine means making decisions that will influence consumption and costs for decades to come. A […]
09/28/2026 Regulatory uncertainty is reshaping maritime investment decisions Shipping’s energy transition is entering a new phase. Technologies such as LNG, methanol, biofuels, wind-assisted propulsion and, increasingly, ammonia are moving beyond […]
An oil tanker’s port call is a coordinated operation that begins long before the vessel reaches the berth. The crew must exchange information with the terminal, plan the cargo and […]
The UN’s adoption of the Equal Earth projection offers a long-overdue alternative to the 16th-century Mercator map—and sparks unexpected diplomatic drama. For centuries, the world has been looking at […]
