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  • The WhatsAppisation of Ship Operations.

    The WhatsAppisation of Ship Operations.

    By Capt. Raghu Sharma There was a time when by design, ship–shore communication was used sparingly. Messages came through telex, and they came infrequently. Urgent navigational warnings. Critical operational or voyage instructions. Every message carried weight and if a message…

  • The Master’s Role in OFAC Compliance

    The Master’s Role in OFAC Compliance

    By Capt. Raghu Sharma An Analytical Look at How Sanctions Quietly Enter the Bridge To seafarers in general, OFAC does not exist. No rating will ever come into contact with it, and few senior officers expect to deal with it…

  • Smart and Virtual Buoys: Navigating the Future of Maritime Safety

    Smart and Virtual Buoys: Navigating the Future of Maritime Safety

    For decades, IALA buoyage systems provided fixed reference points ie. solid, visible, reliable. Today, navigation extends beyond charts and visuals. Smart and virtual buoys are redefining how bridge teams manage situational awareness, traffic routing, and navigational safety. Virtual AIS AtoNs…

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