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 […]
On 6 January 2018, the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Sanchi, carrying 136,000 tonnes of highly volatile natural gas condensate from Iran to South Korea, collided with the Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier […]
The maritime industry has long been considered a man’s world. For centuries, the image of a sailor, a captain, or a ship’s officer has been overwhelmingly male. Yet, women have […]
Regulatory review date: 15 September 2026 A blackout and a dead ship condition are related, but they are not the same. Confusing them can lead to incorrect decisions during an […]
Discover how the North Sea Giant uses DP3 redundancy, work-class ROVs, active-heave-compensated lifting and hybrid battery power for demanding subsea construction. The North Sea Giant is not simply a large […]
A practical guide to safe navigation in the Singapore Strait and Strait of Malacca: TSS discipline, STRAITREP reporting, COLREGs, VHF, lookout and bridge teamwork. The Singapore Strait and the Strait […]
A merchant navy officer is a professional seafarer who takes responsibility for navigation, engineering, cargo, electrical systems, safety or ship management. It is a demanding career with real responsibility, international […]
Autonomous shipping is often imagined as an empty cargo ship crossing the ocean without human involvement. The reality is more nuanced. Maritime autonomy covers a range of operating modes, from […]
Shipping is entering an energy transition unlike anything seen since the shift from sail to steam and from coal to oil. No single new fuel is expected to replace conventional […]
