The Mariner's Blog

Janes Fighting Ships: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Naval Forces
  • Mar 31, 2024
  • Charles Hays
Janes Fighting Ships: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Naval Forces

  For over a century, Jane's Fighting Ships has stood as the foremost resource on the capabilities, specifications, and development of the world's...

SPICA e-Navigator: e-Navigation Made Simple
  • May 5, 2023
  • Charles Hays
SPICA e-Navigator: e-Navigation Made Simple

SPICA e-Navigator is an ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) passage planning software that helps navigators plan a safe and ef...

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 ...

Summary of Changes to IMDG Code 40-20 Edition
  • Dec 17, 2020
  • Charles Hays
Summary of Changes to IMDG Code 40-20 Edition

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code contains regulations for transporting many hazardous materials. Familiarize yourself with th...

What is an ECDIS? All About the Electronic Chart Display and Information System
  • Nov 5, 2020
  • Charles Hays
What is an ECDIS? All About the Electronic Chart Display and Information System

Ships implementing the Electronic Chart Display and Information System has revolutionized e-navigation. If you're new to the maritime industry, you...

How to Order, Download, and Update ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (AENP) in SPICA
  • Oct 27, 2020
  • Charles Hays
How to Order, Download, and Update ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (AENP) in SPICA

Mariners sailing on SOLAS class vessels are required by IMO and flag state authorities to carry all necessary nautical publication...

ADMIRALTY e-Navigator Planning Station and ADMIRALTY Gateway Products Will Be Retired January 2021
  • Feb 27, 2020
  • Monique Dean
ADMIRALTY e-Navigator Planning Station and ADMIRALTY Gateway Products Will Be Retired January 2021

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is known for specializing in handling marine geospatial data. It's a world-renowned center of hydography that hel...

Code on Intact Stability 2008, 2020 Edition Now Available
  • Feb 3, 2020
  • Monique Dean
Code on Intact Stability 2008, 2020 Edition Now Available

The newest edition of International Maritime Organization Code on Intact Stability 2008 (IS Code), 2020 Edition is now available for purchase. Wha...

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 ...

  • Sep 27, 2019
  • Monique Dean
World Maritime Day 2019 Theme: Empowering Women in the Maritime Community

The United Nations (UN), via the International Maritime Organization (IMO), created World Maritime Day to celebrate the international maritime indu...

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...