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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the first offshore well was drilled off the coast of Summerland, California, in 1896, few could have imagined just how far the industry would go. That

The next era of naval superiority will be decided by how effectively USVs integrate within broader fleet operations. Unmanned and autonomous systems are

The oil and gas industry has always relied on innovation to explore further, drill deeper, and increase production. Today, one of the most transformative tools

In 2025, logistics leaders aren’t just reacting, they’re reengineering supply chains amid seismic shifts in trade policies, capacity constraints, and