Ship inspection is a central part of maritime safety, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and commercial risk management. Modern merchant ships are not controlled through one single inspection system, but through […]
The Code for Recognized Organizations, usually called the RO Code, is one of the most important governance instruments in the international maritime regulatory system. It explains how a flag State […]
05/21/2026 Ballast water management is one of the most important environmental compliance areas in modern shipping. Every day, ships take in and discharge ballast water to maintain stability, trim, draught, […]
Date: 13 May 2026 The main international legal instrument for ballast water is the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004, commonly known […]
05/13/2026 The main international regulation on ship anti-fouling systems is the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, usually called the AFS Convention. It was […]
Mooring operations are consistently identified as one of the highest-risk activities in maritime operations. Unlike routine navigation or engine monitoring, mooring combines high mechanical forces, dynamic environmental loads, human coordination, […]
The maritime industry operates in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment where effective communication between ships and shore management is essential. Within this framework, the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) plays a […]
Learn how cybersecurity in maritime is evolving, including maritime cyber risks, GNSS spoofing, ship hacking, port cybersecurity, and ECDIS cyber threats. Why Cybersecurity Matters in Modern Shipping The maritime […]
Behaviour-Based Safety, or BBS, is a proactive safety approach that focuses on how people actually work, not only on written procedures. Onboard ships, it uses structured observation, constructive feedback, and […]
Artificial intelligence in maritime navigation uses algorithms, machine learning, and data analysis to improve route planning, situational awareness, safety, fuel efficiency, and operational decision-making. In practice, AI can help vessels […]
