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Pilotage Without Surprises: Why Japan’s Methods Stand Apart
Professionalism of Japanese Pilots and Shore-Side Teams – A Comparison with Other Ports There are ports where pilotage feels like an act of experience, and…
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When Ego Climbs the Ladder – The Lesson Behind a Pilot’s Fall
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Seafarer Mental Health: The New Marketplace of Maritime Welfare
“It started like a game. Then it asked me things I’d never want my employer to know.” During one of my audits, one seafarer described…
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The Case of the Missing Bulbous Bow
The Bow That Was Marked but Never Built I don’t usually pay much attention to the bow shape of a vessel.After years at sea, certain…
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The Bare Slopes of Mt. Fuji Tell the Same Story as LNG: A Climate Reality Check
When the snow fades from Mount Fuji, it is hard not to notice how quickly the world is changing. For the first time in more…