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: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS
  • Mar 19, 2023
  • Charles Hays
SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS

This blog article covers the process on how to update ENCs in ECDIS by using our voyage planning software SPICA e-Navigator. Read on to see how eas...

What is an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)?
  • Dec 6, 2020
  • Charles Hays
What is an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)?

The rise of ECDIS has changed the world of sailing forever. However, these systems are only hardware. They rely on quality Electronic Navigational ...

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...

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...

Introducing SPICA Pay As You Sail (PAYS) e-Navigation Software Solution
  • Jun 16, 2020
  • Charles Hays
Introducing SPICA Pay As You Sail (PAYS) e-Navigation Software Solution

  SPICA PAYS is an advanced digital navigation software designed for any SOLAS-class marine vessels that use Electronic Chart Display Information...

New ECDIS Cyber Security Regulations & Requirements Coming Soon
  • Feb 8, 2020
  • Monique Dean
New ECDIS Cyber Security Regulations & Requirements Coming Soon

As the maritime industry continues to grow and ECDIS software is linked to parties involved through ship’s communications, this creates higher risk...

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 ...

  • Oct 30, 2019
  • Monique Dean
The Ship Captain's Medical Guide - 23rd Edition Now Available

The Ship Captain’s Medical Guide 23rd edition is the most up-to-date and complete medical guidance with the aim of reflecting current best medical ...

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...