The Mariner's Blog

Commemorating 100 sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee [Recap]
by Monique Dean
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 100th special session was held from December 3rd through the 7th. The program is very comprehensive and incorp...
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Improve Navigational Safety and Reduce Port Inspection Issues With Proper ECDIS Management
by Monique Dean
With the use of the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), it has become easier for a ship’s navigating crew to pinpoint l...
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Are digital technologies on board compromising safety and security?
by Monique Dean
How important is safe technology in the maritime industry? Seafarers and employees at work are safer on the waterfront by having a proper ...
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Procedures for Port State Control 2017 - What's New in the 2018 Edition?
by Monique Dean
Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to substantiate that the state of the ship and its equipment comply ...
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Changes in Escape Route Signs and Equipment Location Markings
by Monique Dean
What did the IMO resolution A1116 (30) accomplish? On December 5, 2017, IMO introduced a new resolution A1116 (30), namely “Escape Route Si...
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Developers now have easy access to UK tidal data with the new ADMIRALTY API
by Monique Dean
What is the ADMIRALTY API? The ADMIRALTY API enables you to access tidal predictions for the UK coastline. It allows anyone with access to get ...
- Admiralty
- Digital Navigation
- hydrography
- Industry News
- Maritime Safety
- Navigation
- Safety
- Software
- Tidal Data
- Tides
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NOAA joins forces with Port Miami to safely bring in larger cargo ships
by Monique Dean
The Challenge As vessels come near the port in Miami, they face a particular challenge: strong currents from the Gulf Stream run perpendicular t...
- Cargoes
- Digital Navigation
- Economy
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- Maritime Safety
- Miami
- Navigation
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Raster Navigational Chart (RNC) Tile Service exhibits first Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)-only product
by Monique Dean
What is the NOAA RNC Tile Service? The NOAA RNC Tile Service delivers standardized nautical chart tilesets for the public. The Tile Service ter...
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World Maritime Day 2018
by Monique Dean
"The mission of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a United Nations specialized agency is to promote safe, secure, environmental...
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Safety Regulations for Mooring Operations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee
by Charles Hays
On January 22-23, 2018, new guidelines for safe mooring and draft amendments to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulation 11-1/3-8 were discussed by...
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- Maritime Safety
- Mooring
- Regulations
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