Captain's Dilemma - Paper Cargoes
The carriage of paper rolls at sea requires careful consideration to prevent cargo damage and ensure vessel stability. Paper rolls are highly sensitive to moisture, physical damage, and shifting durin...
26 Feb 202523min
When the UN Requires Maritime Investigation.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international treaty that establishes a comprehensive legal framework for all activities in the world's oceans. Often referred to as ...
18 Feb 202525min
Pilot Launch Coxswain
Boarding pilots 12 miles off Portsmouth in all kinds of weathers is a developed skill. Launch coxswains are directly responsible for the safety of all aboard their launch and ultimately have the unenv...
9 Feb 202513min
Electric Shock or Enclosed Space - both are lethal!
Enclosed space accidents on ships typically involve asphyxiation, toxic gas exposure, or falls due to lack of oxygen. These incidents occur in spaces like cargo holds, ballast tanks, fuel tanks, pump ...
28 Jan 202518min
The Trump Maritime Orders
In a series of recent executive actions, U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited discussions surrounding American influence in key maritime corridors. His policies concerning the "Gulf of America" a...
22 Jan 202517min
The Dark Fleet
In the vast and sometimes unregulated expanse of the world’s oceans, a clandestine network of vessels operates beyond the reach of international law. These ships, commonly referred to as the “dark fle...
16 Jan 202514min
Seafaring Generations
Society has labelled the generations starting from the Silent Generation in the 1920's to the latest generation - known as Generation Alpha. They have been labelled based upon their socio, economic an...
7 Jan 202520min
Nibbling Away at Digital Obstacles - SOLAS 24 Changes
Ongoing digitisation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System forms a significant part of the new standards being enforced under SOLAS 24. With these changes comes a further recognition of th...
2 Jan 202528min
