The Mariner's Blog

The Benefits of Vessels Switching to Pay-As-You-Sail for ECDIS
  • 14 may 2024
  • Charles Hays
The Benefits of Vessels Switching to Pay-As-You-Sail for ECDIS

The maritime industry is embracing Pay-As-You-Sail (PAYS) for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), a model that charges vessel...

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...

Embracing Efficiency: 5 Compelling Reasons to Switch from Traditional Paper Log Books to MARPOL Electronic Record Books
  • 21 ago 2023
  • Charles Hays
Embracing Efficiency: 5 Compelling Reasons to Switch from Traditional Paper Log Books to MARPOL Electronic Record Books

Amid maritime evolution, MARPOL Electronic Record Books (ERBs) shine as beacons of progress. Explore our concise guide highlighting five compelling...

Embracing Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Benefits of ECDIS Charts, Digital Nautical Publications, and Electronic Record Books
  • 29 jun 2023
  • Charles Hays
Embracing Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Benefits of ECDIS Charts, Digital Nautical Publications, and Electronic Record Books

In the fast-paced world of maritime operations, embracing digital technologies is becoming increasingly crucial for vessels to stay ahead. In our l...

SPICA e-Navigator: e-Navigation Made Simple
  • 5 may 2023
  • Charles Hays
SPICA e-Navigator: e-Navigation Made Simple

SPICA e-Navigator is an ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) passage planning software that helps navigators plan a safe and ef...

Time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?
  • 15 abr 2023
  • Charles Hays
Time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?

Is it time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?  Here are a few good reasons why you should consider dumping your paper ...

SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS
  • 19 mar 2023
  • Charles Hays
SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS

This blog article covers the process on how to update ENCs in ECDIS by using our voyage planning software SPICA e-Navigator. Read on to see how eas...

ADMIRALTY Gateway is retiring: Here's what you need to know
  • 7 ene 2021
  • Charles Hays
ADMIRALTY Gateway is retiring: Here's what you need to know

The Announcement  As mentioned in previous announcements, The UKHO has decided to permanently withdraw all versions of their ADMIRALTY Gateway and...

What is an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)?
  • 6 dic 2020
  • Charles Hays
What is an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)?

The rise of ECDIS has changed the world of sailing forever. However, these systems are only hardware. They rely on quality Electronic Navigational ...

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...

What is an ECDIS? All About the Electronic Chart Display and Information System
  • 5 nov 2020
  • Charles Hays
What is an ECDIS? All About the Electronic Chart Display and Information System

Ships implementing the Electronic Chart Display and Information System has revolutionized e-navigation. If you're new to the maritime industry, you...