The Mariner's Blog

  • 30 oct 2019
  • Monique Dean
Ships’ Routeing, 2019 Edition (Includes routeing measures that have been adopted before July 2019)

The latest version of the Ships’ Routeing, 2019 Edition – safety of shipping and the cleanliness of oceans – now available for purchase. What’s it...

A large cargo ship loaded with colorful containers navigating through a canal, surrounded by greenery and small boats, illustrating maritime trade and shipping operations.
  • 29 ago 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
  • 5 ago 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
  • 25 jul 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...

NOAA encourages mariners to use ENC latest updates
  • 28 jun 2019
  • Monique Dean
NOAA encourages mariners to use ENC latest updates

NOAA released latest updates and other advantages that mariners can benefit from. Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are the main nautical chart ...

Additional Flag States Approve ADP Products As SOLAS Compliant
  • 5 mar 2019
  • Monique Dean
Additional Flag States Approve ADP Products As SOLAS Compliant

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) declared the additional flag States, Thailand and Moldova, have approved the use of ADMIRALTY Digital Publication...

IMO Prepares for Necessary Autonomous Ship Regulation Amendments
  • 1 feb 2019
  • Monique Dean
IMO Prepares for Necessary Autonomous Ship Regulation Amendments

The field of technology is rapidly growing and relying more and more on automated systems. In the shipping industry, the application of such techno...

Commemorating 100 sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee [Recap]
  • 26 dic 2018
  • Monique Dean
Commemorating 100 sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee [Recap]

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 100th special session was held from December 3rd through the 7th. The program is very comprehensive and incorpo...

  • 26 feb 2018
  • Charles Hays
Safety Regulations for Mooring Operations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee

On January 22-23, 2018, new guidelines for safe mooring and draft amendments to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulation 11-1/3-8 were discussed by...