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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…
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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…
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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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PFOS in Firefighting Foam: What the IMO 2026 Ban Means for Ships
The IMO 2026 Deadline Is Coming – Are Ships Ready? In January 2026, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will prohibit the use of firefighting foams…