The Mariner's Blog

2 Volume Set Now Available For The IMDG Code 39-18 (2018 Edition)
  • 5 sept 2019
  • Monique Dean
2 Volume Set Now Available For The IMDG Code 39-18 (2018 Edition)

The goal of the IMDG Code is to enhance the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea and protect the marine environment. With this, the code is upd...

2019 Marine Regulations You Need To Know About
  • 29 ago 2019
  • Monique Dean
2019 Marine Regulations You Need To Know About

2019 has been a busy year for the maritime world. Over the past two decades, the shipping industry has grown exponentially, currently serving almos...

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...

New edition now available for the IAMSAR Manual Volume III, 2019 Edition
  • 25 jul 2019
  • Monique Dean
New edition now available for the IAMSAR Manual Volume III, 2019 Edition

  Mobile Facilities (volume III) is intended to be carried on board rescue units, aircraft and vessels to help with performance of a search, rescu...

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 ...

Additional Flag States Approve ADP Products As SOLAS Compliant
  • 5 mar 2019
  • Monique Dean
Additional Flag States Approve ADP Products As SOLAS Compliant

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) declared the additional flag States, Thailand and Moldova, have approved the use of ADMIRALTY Digital Publication...

IMO Prepares for Necessary Autonomous Ship Regulation Amendments
  • 1 feb 2019
  • Monique Dean
IMO Prepares for Necessary Autonomous Ship Regulation Amendments

The field of technology is rapidly growing and relying more and more on automated systems. In the shipping industry, the application of such techno...

Commemorating 100 sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee [Recap]
  • 26 dic 2018
  • Monique Dean
Commemorating 100 sessions of the Maritime Safety Committee [Recap]

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 100th special session was held from December 3rd through the 7th. The program is very comprehensive and incorpo...

  • 26 feb 2018
  • Charles Hays
Safety Regulations for Mooring Operations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee

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...