Tag: MARITIME SAFETY

SCAMIN in ECDIS: Why Always Off vs Phase-Based Still Divides Navigators

January 9, 2026

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…
Pilotage Without Surprises: Why Japan’s Methods Stand Apart

December 2, 2025

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…
When Ego Climbs the Ladder – The Lesson Behind a Pilot’s Fall

November 25, 2025
PFOS in Firefighting Foam: What the IMO 2026 Ban Means for Ships

October 10, 2025

The IMO 2026 Deadline Is Coming – Are Ships Ready? In January 2026, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will prohibit the use of firefighting foams…
The Silence That Follows a Cadet’s Death at Sea

October 9, 2025

In the past five years, the shipping industry has seen a disturbing rise in deaths and disappearances among young seafarers, many recorded as suicides or…
The MSC Michigan Chief Engineer Case: Beyond Blame, Toward Systemic Accountability

October 7, 2025

The Ghost of Dali: A Wake-Up Call The maritime fraternity has never fully exorcised the ghost of MV Dali. In March 2024, the containership, while…