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Monday, July 20, 2026
Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam: Choosing a Shipboard AFFF Replacement Before the Deadline
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Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam: Choosing a Shipboard AFFF Replacement Before the Deadline

A regulatory deadline is closing in on legacy firefighting foam. Here’s what operators should know about the shift away from PFAS-based AFFF and what to

July 20, 2026
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Transportation Financial Intelligence: The Lesson Behind Every Supply Chain Disruption
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Transportation Financial Intelligence: The Lesson Behind Every Supply Chain Disruption

Freight Audit & Payment is no longer defined only by invoice processing. It is evolving into a strategic discipline centered on governance, automation,

July 14, 2026
Total Views: 1547

Monday, June 29, 2026
How Cross-Sector Vessel Design Fuels Innovation & Efficiency
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How Cross-Sector Vessel Design Fuels Innovation & Efficiency

The marine and maritime industry has reached a remarkable era of technological growth, yet many design practices remain anchored in traditional silos. Naval

June 29, 2026
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Monday, June 15, 2026
Why Maritime Infrastructure Projects Carry Hidden Risk
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Why Maritime Infrastructure Projects Carry Hidden Risk

By Sabrina Brigance, CMIP America’s maritime infrastructure sector is entering one of its largest investment cycles in decades. Ports are expanding

June 15, 2026
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Monday, June 8, 2026
Clearing the Strait: How Autonomous Systems Are Redefining Mine Countermeasure Operations
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Clearing the Strait: How Autonomous Systems Are Redefining Mine Countermeasure Operations

A mine doesn’t have to strike a ship to disrupt global commerce. In the Strait of Hormuz, the threat of mines alone has sparked uncertainty across the

June 8, 2026
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Monday, June 1, 2026
Maritime Cost Volatility Is Now a Financial Control Problem
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Maritime Cost Volatility Is Now a Financial Control Problem

Global shipping has always been exposed to volatility. Schedules change. Routes shift. Ports become congested. Fuel costs rise and fall. New surcharges appear.

June 1, 2026
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Marine Exchange of Puget Sound and Wärtsilä Form Strategic Partnership to Deploy the Pacific Northwest’s First Unified Digital Maritime Information Exchange Platform
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Marine Exchange of Puget Sound and Wärtsilä Form Strategic Partnership to Deploy the Pacific Northwest’s First Unified Digital Maritime Information Exchange Platform

The partnership marks the first North American deployment of Wärtsilä’s PortLink platform — already operational across four continents — bringing

May 28, 2026
Total Views: 508

Monday, May 11, 2026
Connecting the Maritime Future: Autonomy, Integration, and the Next Era of Underwater Perception
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Connecting the Maritime Future: Autonomy, Integration, and the Next Era of Underwater Perception

The maritime industry is undergoing rapid change. Advancements in autonomy are allowing uncrewed vessels to transit oceans with growing sophistication. A

May 11, 2026
Total Views: 789

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
How Algorithms Are Transforming Bridge Simulator Training
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How Algorithms Are Transforming Bridge Simulator Training

By Capt. Abhinandan Prasad MNILecturer – SUNY Maritime College, New York In recent years, advances in computing — from artificial intelligence to adaptive

May 5, 2026
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Monday, April 27, 2026
GCaptain_BWBS Awards Ceremony_Shipping
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2026 Vessel Speed Reduction Season Kicked off on Earth Day

Industry Leadership Celebrated by Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program Earth Day marked several important milestones for California’s coast, benefiting both

April 27, 2026
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Oceans Apart, One Voyage: IntegratingCollaborative Online InternationalLearning into Maritime Education.
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Oceans Apart, One Voyage: IntegratingCollaborative Online InternationalLearning into Maritime Education.

Dr Adele Merlino Ph.D | Anthony Rogone MS | Captain Abhinandan Prasad Maritime education today stands at the intersection of tradition, regulation, and rapidly

April 20, 2026
Total Views: 2047

Monday, March 23, 2026
Why Follow-the-Sun Transportation Financial Management Is Critical for Global Ocean Shipping
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Why Follow-the-Sun Transportation Financial Management Is Critical for Global Ocean Shipping

Global ocean shipping never stops. Container vessels move continuously across time zones. Ports operate day and night. Cargo moves through terminals, rail

March 23, 2026
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Last Hitch 5 Financial Moves Every Mariner Should Make Before Going Shoreside
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The Last Hitch 5 Financial Moves Every Mariner Should Make Before Going Shoreside

There’s a moment every mariner thinks about, even if they haven’t lived it yet. The last bag packed. The last safety briefing. The last time you walk down

March 10, 2026
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Reactive Hull Cleaning: The Hidden Cost of Abrasive Cleaning Methods on Hull Coatings
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Reactive Hull Cleaning: The Hidden Cost of Abrasive Cleaning Methods on Hull Coatings

In-water hull cleaning is often treated as a necessary operational response to heavy fouling. However, when cleaning is performed reactively (after

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 2392

Monday, February 23, 2026
Sanctions, Seizures, and the Limits of Maritime Visibility
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Sanctions, Seizures, and the Limits of Maritime Visibility

The enforcement problem has changed. Detection is no longer the constraint. Attribution is. In December 2025, a combined U.S. Coast Guard and Marine special

February 23, 2026
Total Views: 1616

Monday, February 16, 2026
Blue Whales and Blue Skies 2025 Vessel Speed Reduction Season Results and Rankings
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Blue Whales and Blue Skies 2025 Vessel Speed Reduction Season Results and Rankings

Shipping Industry Rises to Challenge of Larger Zones and Higher Award Thresholds Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) is proud to report the 2025

February 16, 2026
Total Views: 2466

Monday, December 22, 2025
Shedding Light on “Hot Work” Safety Gaps Offshore
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Shedding Light on “Hot Work” Safety Gaps Offshore

On a relatively mild November morning, a fire broke out on an oil platform about 12 miles off the Louisiana coast, sending a column of black smoke into the

December 22, 2025
Total Views: 2180

Monday, December 15, 2025
Mariners vs. Mortgage Underwriters: How to Win the Homeownership Battle
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Mariners vs. Mortgage Underwriters: How to Win the Homeownership Battle

Imagine a vessel arriving in port, the gangway down, suitcase in hand and instead of excited anticipation about vacation plans, your mind turns to mortgage

December 15, 2025
Total Views: 4784

Monday, December 8, 2025
Shipboard Firefighting Standards Under Scrutiny as Vessel Complexity Strains Crew Training Capacity
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Shipboard Firefighting Standards Under Scrutiny as Vessel Complexity Strains Crew Training Capacity

With lithium battery fires, alternative fuels, and automated systems reshaping maritime fire risk, industry leaders push for updated response protocols When a

December 8, 2025
Total Views: 18265

Monday, December 1, 2025
Control In The Palm Of Your Hand: Could Mobile Apps Revolutionize Fleet Management?
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Control In The Palm Of Your Hand: Could Mobile Apps Revolutionize Fleet Management?

Tor Håkon Svanes of NAVTOR explains how a new generation of mobile applications has the potential to empower 24/7, connected, data driven and smarter than

December 1, 2025
Total Views: 812