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SCAMIN in ECDIS: Why Always Off vs Phase-Based Still Divides Navigators
In my work as a navigation assessor, I regularly review ECDIS practices across different companies. One recurring issue I encounter is the management of SCAMIN…
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India commissions first indigenously built pollution control vessel
India has commissioned its first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel, Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap, marking a significant step in national maritime…
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Latest updates of the Fitburg incident
Finnish authorities have significantly escalated their investigation into the cargo ship Fitburg following its seizure in the Gulf of Finland on December 31, 2025.Current Investigation…
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In 2025, the shipping world faced a mix of high-tech upgrades, new environmental rules, and shifting trade routes. Here are the top 10 events of the year
1. The Great Port Fee WarThe U.S. and China started charging new fees on each other’s ships. This “trade tax” made it much more expensive…
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Australian Expedition Ship Detained After Grounding on PNG Reef
The Australian-flagged Coral Adventurer, carrying 80 passengers and 44 crew, ran aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea’s eastern coast early Saturday morning. The…