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A curated selection of DeepDraft articles that continue to attract readers because they deal with bridge decisions, tanker operations, regulation, commercial exposure, and maritime risk beyond the headline.

The Barnacle Problem Waiting Behind HormuzThe Barnacle Problem Waiting Behind HormuzJune 8, 2026
When Bridge Windows Look the Wrong WayWhen Bridge Windows Look the Wrong WayJuly 9, 2026
The Shadow Fleet’s Human FirewallThe Shadow Fleet’s Human FirewallJune 22, 2026
ECDIS Corrections: Why Updated Charts Still Confuse the BridgeECDIS Corrections: Why Updated Charts Still Confuse the BridgeJuly 20, 2026
Settebello Was Not Sacrifice. It Was a Recruitment FailureSettebello Was Not Sacrifice. It Was a Recruitment FailureJune 15, 2026
Command vs “Conn”: Why the Master’s Authority Is Never SharedCommand vs “Conn”: Why the Master’s Authority Is Never SharedSeptember 18, 2025
Similar-Size VLCC STS: The Risk After All FastSimilar-Size VLCC STS: The Risk After All FastJuly 6, 2026
SCAMIN in ECDIS: Why Always Off vs Phase-Based Still Divides NavigatorsSCAMIN in ECDIS: Why Always Off vs Phase-Based Still Divides NavigatorsJanuary 9, 2026
MSC 111 and the 2028 IMO Compliance Shift: What Ships Must Prepare ForMSC 111 and the 2028 IMO Compliance Shift: What Ships Must Prepare ForJune 1, 2026