Like many industries, shipping currently faces numerous notable challenges, but a recent research report on behalf of DTN revealed longer-term priorities. Non-regulation-driven carbon emissions, decarbonization regulations, and digitalization topped the list of…
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Written by Kurt Arnold Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, struck from June 2 through June 5 before being downgraded to a post-tropical…
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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 2021 “Protecting Blue Whales…
All Argos FLS systems use FarSounder’s SonaSoft™ software for processing and displaying data. Its main function is to view real-time data in the path of the vessel. In addition to…
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In weather conditions close to the edge of safety limits, weather enriched vessel routing data help ship owners and operators make tough calls confidently. Extreme weather can evolve quickly, and…
Imagine working aboard a vessel and, suddenly, you’re involved in a maritime accident that triggers a Coast Guard investigation. In the blink of an eye, your career and USCG license…
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Cruise passenger or an offshore worker might soon spend their nights safer than before. Say bye, bye to unnecessary interruptions by personnel knocking on the door – now there is…
MOL Chemical Tankers has equipped its operating vessels with spectrophotometer that allow seafarers to monitor tank cleaning operations at any time in the process, without having to enter the confined…
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American Cruise Lines leads the way with the newest fleet of small cruise ships, paddlewheelers, and modern riverboats in the country. With a current fleet of 13 and more currently…
There has been a great deal of hand wringing about “supply chain” issues during the pandemic. The average reader on this website is probably already aware of the important role the maritime…