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HORMUZ STRAIT – Routing Shift, Mine Risk, and the Cost of Transit in 2026
Hormuz transit now reflects altered routing, limited detection, and elevated risk, where movement depends on operational and commercial acceptance.
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Inertial Navigation Systems: Why Merchant Ships Still Don’t Have Them
Modern ships rely on GNSS as the single source of truth. When that signal is manipulated, the entire bridge remains consistent but wrong. This article…
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Crew Transfer: Shipping’s Unregulated Risk Zone
Crew transfer is the most exposed phase in maritime operations. While regulations, standards, and insurance frameworks exist for pilot and transfer operations, control fragments at…
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STANDING WATCH VS SEATED BRIDGE
Standing watchkeeping is not a regulatory requirement. This analysis examines ergonomics, fatigue, and cognitive performance to determine whether posture impacts real bridge safety.
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GNSS Interference at Sea: Navigating GPS Spoofing in the Strait of Hormuz
GNSS jamming and GPS spoofing are disrupting merchant navigation across the Strait of Hormuz. This analysis explains how bridge teams detect interference, manage sensor failures,…