The Mariner's Blog

Why Your Vessel Needs an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey
  • 27 mar 2024
  • Charles Hays
Why Your Vessel Needs an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey

In the maritime industry, where safety and compliance are paramount, the need for an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey cannot be overstated. Thi...

Main Principles of the Passage Planning Process to Know
  • 16 nov 2020
  • Charles Hays
Main Principles of the Passage Planning Process to Know

A good passage plan is the key to safe and successful voyages. Before sailing, mariners need to understand the underlying principles of the passage...

How to Create a Passage Plan Report in SPICA
  • 6 nov 2020
  • Charles Hays
How to Create a Passage Plan Report in SPICA

The passage planning process can be long, complicated, and very tedious work for the ship's navigator. Learn the step by step process on how to cre...

Get Your Copy of MARPOL Consolidated Edition, 2017
  • 23 sept 2019
  • Monique Dean
Get Your Copy of MARPOL Consolidated Edition, 2017

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL Convention) is now available for purchase. What’s it for? Th...

  • 27 sept 2018
  • Monique Dean
Procedures for Port State Control 2017 - What's New in the 2018 Edition?

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 w...

  • 27 feb 2013
  • Tim Gossett
USCG Policy Letter provides guidance for revised MARPOL Annex V

MARPOL Annex V deals with the prevention of garbage pollution by ships. The US implements MARPOL Annex V by the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ship...

  • 1 jun 2012
  • Tim Gossett
Port State Control, 2012 Edition

IMO has just published Procedures for Port State Control, 2012 Edition, which replaces the previous edition published in 2000. Read on to learn wha...

  • 21 oct 2011
  • Tim Gossett
4 Reasons Why You Need an ACEP

If you own a fleet of containers, you should have an Approved Continuous Examination Program (ACEP). Compared to a periodic examination program, an...