Every ship needs protection from the unknown. There are many potential dangers undetectable with traditional navigation tools. FarSounder Argos technology is a solution to fill in the gaps where other...

The Blount Small Ship cruise vessels are uniquely built with features not found on any other small cruise ship – they are one-of-a kind.    Blount designed its boats to sail...

By Adrian Challinor, CEO, Osiris Consultants Ltd Demurrage is an issue that is necessary, but nobody likes. Simply put, it is a cost levied by the vessel owner when a vessel outstays...

Wilson Sons’ capacity in risk management brings benefits to the environment, employees and customers Safety at Wilson Sons – the largest operator of port and maritime logistics in the Brazilian...

Inchcape’s global liner sector head, Hamish White, has overseen some major wins in the last 12 months despite the pandemic, and nails it, when he says ‘building trust through transparency,...

Maine Maritime Academy’s Center for Professional Mariner Development (CPMD) continues to expand rapidly and flex to meet the training requirements of mariners and the maritime industry as the limitations of...

by James E. Mercante, Esq. No one sets sail expecting to be involved in a marine accident, but even the most experienced mariners will find themselves in need of a...

This post is brought to you by DTN and ABB who will be speaking on these issues at an upcoming webinar hosted by gCaptain on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. You...

When it comes to mooring, strength is essential – especially in extreme conditions. Not only is it crucial to commercial success, but also to the safety of crew members and...

Program continues to expand and achieve greater environmental benefits The partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect endangered whales announced results from the 2020 program and recognized...

by Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes, Chief Executive and Accounting Officer at the UK Hydrographic Office With environmental pressure rapidly intensifying on global ocean industries, newly appointed Chief Executive and Accounting...

By Arnold & Itkin Law Firm On September 29, 2015, the El Faro, a cargo ship owned by TOTE Maritime, disembarked Jacksonville, Florida. It was supposed to arrive in Puerto...

Of the few positive outcomes of the Pandemic, the most significant must be the acceleration effect it has applied to the use of new technology. Beyond the obvious growth in...

Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are a versatile tool used to assist commercial divers and maritime contractors in performing inspections in both enclosed spaces and offshore, open water applications. Submersible ROV...

When it comes to mooring, strength is essential – especially in extreme conditions. Not only is it crucial to commercial success, but also to the safety of crew members and...

By Thomas Klenum, Senior Vice President, Maritime Operations and Dallas Smith, Vice President LNG & Offshore With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) expected to soon adopt requirements for energy efficiency...

The market leading Spinlock DURO life jacket range was developed for industrial users alongside commercia maritime, building on Spinlock’s knowledge gained from the challenging environment of offshore yacht racing.  In...

Chief Customer Officer Cathrine Armour explains how the UKHO has adapted and evolved with the continued digitalisation of the maritime industry. The effects of the current world health and economic...

The shipping industry plays a critical role in moving vital goods to their destinations and the long hours of operations kept by many ports is evidence of the hectic pace...

WaveSignalTM, launched this week by Rutter Inc., is the latest addition to the sigma S6 line of advanced radar processing systems. WaveSignalTM uses x-band radar and predictive analytics to determine...