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 […]
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 […]
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 location. […]
As Arctic shipping expands due to melting sea ice and new trade corridors, fragile ecosystems face severe threats—from pollution and soot to underwater noise and invasive species. For most of […]
The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy reaffirms keeping the Strait of Hormuz open — a pivotal chokepoint for global energy flows and maritime security. The release of the 2025 U.S. […]
By 2024–2025, nearly all Russia–China trade is settled in yuan and rubles. A deep shift in payments, shipping logistics, and energy corridors is reshaping Eurasian trade. Russia–China economic relations entered […]
Discover the top 12 types of data available on IMO’s GISIS platform, with clear examples to help students, seafarers, and maritime professionals use it effectively. For many maritime students and […]
Explore the top maritime academies across Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, with insights into training quality, global recognition, and MET trends. Seafarers form the backbone of global […]
Discover the 12 most common navigational mistakes deck officers make during bridge watchkeeping, and learn how to prevent them using best maritime practices. Bridge watchkeeping is one of the most critical […]
