The Mariner's Blog

How to Order, Download, and Update ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (AENP) in SPICA
  • 27 oct 2020
  • Charles Hays
How to Order, Download, and Update ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (AENP) in SPICA

Mariners sailing on SOLAS class vessels are required by IMO and flag state authorities to carry all necessary nautical publication...

How to Optimize Your Route Using Weather Routing Optimization Technology in SPICA
  • 21 oct 2020
  • Charles Hays
How to Optimize Your Route Using Weather Routing Optimization Technology in SPICA

The goal of IMO 2020 is to reduce emissions  to improve the marine air quality and to protect human health. What our latest weather routing optimiz...

ECDIS: The Good and Bad of Paperless Navigation of Ships
  • 8 oct 2020
  • Charles Hays
ECDIS: The Good and Bad of Paperless Navigation of Ships

  Despite the information and technological revolution of the 20th century changing so many things, oceanic navigation stayed remarkably similar. ...

Safeguarding the Shipping Industry from Current and Emerging Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • 24 ago 2020
  • Charles Hays
Safeguarding the Shipping Industry from Current and Emerging Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities

IMO has adopted a resolution MSC 428(98) that encourages all stakeholders in the shipping industry to be vigilant about cyber security. By Januar...

USCG: Commandant Change Notice On Use of Electronic Charts and Publications in Lieu of Paper Charts, Maps and Publications
  • 23 jun 2020
  • Charles Hays
USCG: Commandant Change Notice On Use of Electronic Charts and Publications in Lieu of Paper Charts, Maps and Publications

  Mariners rely on nautical publications for a successful voyage. Recommendations from the Navigation Safety Advisory Council have seen the Coast...

Introducing SPICA Pay As You Sail (PAYS) e-Navigation Software Solution
  • 16 jun 2020
  • Charles Hays
Introducing SPICA Pay As You Sail (PAYS) e-Navigation Software Solution

  SPICA PAYS is an advanced digital navigation software designed for any SOLAS-class marine vessels that use Electronic Chart Display Information...

How to Order Electronic Navigation Charts For ECDIS and Keep Them Updated On Ships Using SPICA
  • 31 may 2020
  • Charles Hays
How to Order Electronic Navigation Charts For ECDIS and Keep Them Updated On Ships Using SPICA

ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display Information System) is an advanced navigation system that improves safe navigation at sea. ECDIS has become a must...

ADMIRALTY e-Navigator Planning Station and ADMIRALTY Gateway Products Will Be Retired January 2021
  • 27 feb 2020
  • Monique Dean
ADMIRALTY e-Navigator Planning Station and ADMIRALTY Gateway Products Will Be Retired January 2021

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is known for specializing in handling marine geospatial data. It's a world-renowned center of hydography that hel...

New ECDIS Cyber Security Regulations & Requirements Coming Soon
  • 8 feb 2020
  • Monique Dean
New ECDIS Cyber Security Regulations & Requirements Coming Soon

As the maritime industry continues to grow and ECDIS software is linked to parties involved through ship’s communications, this creates higher risk...

ECDIS As The Focal Point of E-Navigation
  • 5 ago 2019
  • Monique Dean
ECDIS As The Focal Point of E-Navigation

   Investing in ECDIS combines advanced functionality, smart navigation, with cost-efficient software. E-navigation is the most harmonized collect...

New Released Version of The IMO-Vega Database, (v23.1), 2018
  • 25 jul 2019
  • Monique Dean
New Released Version of The IMO-Vega Database, (v23.1), 2018

  IMO-Vega is an essential tool for anyone involved in shipping: shipowners and operators, shipbuilders, classification societies, casualty invest...

NOAA encourages mariners to use ENC latest updates
  • 28 jun 2019
  • Monique Dean
NOAA encourages mariners to use ENC latest updates

NOAA released latest updates and other advantages that mariners can benefit from. Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are the main nautical chart ...