Vessels are critical to our economy, with over 80% of the world’s trade facilitated by the maritime industry. The average container ship measures approximately four football fields, carrying about 15,000…
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Navigating New Normals: The Future Of Logistics In A World of Uncertainty
In an era where unpredictability has become the status quo, the logistics industry stands at the crossroads of some of the most significant challenges and opportunities it has faced in…
https://gcaptain.com/navigating-new-normals-the-future-of-logistics-in-a-world-of-uncertainty/
Sustainability and ROI Come Together With Forward Looking Navigation Sonar
Protecting the fragile underwater ecosystems and achieving business goals don’t always go hand in hand, but it can. Preventing groundings and collisions means minimizing ship downtime, avoiding injury to passengers,…
https://gcaptain.com/sustainability-and-roi-come-together-with-forward-looking-navigation-sonar/
Set a course for your career–become a NOAA professional mariner
The research and survey ships operated, managed and maintained by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations comprise the largest fleet of federal research ships in the nation–and they are hiring professional…
https://gcaptain.com/set-a-course-for-your-career-become-a-noaa-professional-mariner/
Uncharted Waters: AI, Automation & the Future of Offshore Work
As dawn broke over the Gulf of Mexico, a rig known as “Poseidon’s Marvel” was already bustling with activity. Standing tall amid the waves, the oil rig was more than…
https://gcaptain.com/uncharted-waters-ai-automation-the-future-of-offshore-work/
Your Ship’s Not Clean Unless It Is EverClean
Managing biofouling on ship hulls has been a topic of interest for thousands of years. Like many things in the marine industry, progress in this field has been the result…
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$22.5 Million Recovery For Mariner Injured In Barge Accident
In a unique case involving complex issues of both admiralty law and state law, Carolyn Latti and David Anderson of Latti & Anderson LLP succeeded in recovering $22.5 million for…
https://gcaptain.com/22-5-million-recovery-for-mariner-injured-in-barge-accident/
From Wild Tiger Protection To Tonne-For-Tonne Carbon Offsetting: How The Shipping Industry Is Contributing To Environmental Sustainability And Carbon Neutrality
There is barely a sector in the world untouched by the need to reduce CO2 emissions in order to help the global community meet its Paris Accord agreements by 2050. …
Uncovering the True Cost of Ocean Freight Shipping
Did you know that 1 out of every 6 Ocean invoices is incorrect? Did you know that the Ocean invoices are overbilled or incorrectly billed by hundreds of millions…
https://gcaptain.com/uncovering-the-true-cost-of-ocean-freight-shipping/
Abrasion Resistance The Second Factor For Selecting The Right Mooring Lines For Your Vessel
Check the FACTs Safe and reliable mooring needs ropes to perform, often in adverse weather and changing port conditions. There are four silent saboteurs that degrade performance and safety margins:…