Alarm Management in Modern Shipping: Evolving Standards, Emerging Risks, and Industry Priorities As ship systems become increasingly automated and digitally integrated, the role of alarm management has never been more […]
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 […]
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 […]
