The Mariner's Blog

Time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?
  • Apr 15, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?

Is it time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?  Here are a few good reasons why you should consider dumping your paper ...

Carriage Requirements for Nautical Charts & Publications According to the Bahamas Maritime Authority (Bahamas Flag State)
  • Sep 22, 2020
  • Charles Hays
Carriage Requirements for Nautical Charts & Publications According to the Bahamas Maritime Authority (Bahamas Flag State)

Through its Maritime Authority, the Bahamas Flag State released information bulletin No. 51 that outlines the criteria to be followed by SOLAS vess...

USCG: Commandant Change Notice On Use of Electronic Charts and Publications in Lieu of Paper Charts, Maps and Publications
  • Jun 23, 2020
  • Charles Hays
USCG: Commandant Change Notice On Use of Electronic Charts and Publications in Lieu of Paper Charts, Maps and Publications

  Mariners rely on nautical publications for a successful voyage. Recommendations from the Navigation Safety Advisory Council have seen the Coast...

Recently Added Publication - Procedures for Port State Control 2019, 2020 Edition
  • May 19, 2020
  • Monique Dean
Recently Added Publication - Procedures for Port State Control 2019, 2020 Edition

The newest edition of Procedures for Port State Control 2019, 2020 Edition along with the accompanying book is now available for purchase.   What'...

NOAA Announces The End Of Production For Paper Nautical Charts
  • Dec 4, 2019
  • Monique Dean
NOAA Announces The End Of Production For Paper Nautical Charts

“These chart backup files will look somewhat different than traditional paper nautical charts, but will provide a similar functionality…” – NOAA ...

IMSBC Code and Supplement, 2020 Edition Now Available
  • Nov 27, 2019
  • Monique Dean
IMSBC Code and Supplement, 2020 Edition Now Available

The new edition of International Maritime solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC Code) & Supplement, 2020 Edition is now available for purchase. What’s it ...

Get Your Copy of MARPOL Consolidated Edition, 2017
  • Sep 23, 2019
  • Monique Dean
Get Your Copy of MARPOL Consolidated Edition, 2017

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL Convention) is now available for purchase. What’s it for? Th...

2 Volume Set Now Available For The IMDG Code 39-18 (2018 Edition)
  • Sep 5, 2019
  • Monique Dean
2 Volume Set Now Available For The IMDG Code 39-18 (2018 Edition)

The goal of the IMDG Code is to enhance the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea and protect the marine environment. With this, the code is upd...

2019 Marine Regulations You Need To Know About
  • Aug 29, 2019
  • Monique Dean
2019 Marine Regulations You Need To Know About

2019 has been a busy year for the maritime world. Over the past two decades, the shipping industry has grown exponentially, currently serving almos...

ECDIS As The Focal Point of E-Navigation
  • Aug 5, 2019
  • Monique Dean
ECDIS As The Focal Point of E-Navigation

   Investing in ECDIS combines advanced functionality, smart navigation, with cost-efficient software. E-navigation is the most harmonized collect...

New Released Version of The IMO-Vega Database, (v23.1), 2018
  • Jul 25, 2019
  • Monique Dean
New Released Version of The IMO-Vega Database, (v23.1), 2018

  IMO-Vega is an essential tool for anyone involved in shipping: shipowners and operators, shipbuilders, classification societies, casualty invest...

New edition now available for the IAMSAR Manual Volume III, 2019 Edition
  • Jul 25, 2019
  • Monique Dean
New edition now available for the IAMSAR Manual Volume III, 2019 Edition

  Mobile Facilities (volume III) is intended to be carried on board rescue units, aircraft and vessels to help with performance of a search, rescu...