The Mariner's Blog

The SOLAS Consolidated 2024 Edition: Key Changes and Their Impact on Maritime Safety
  • 13 ago 2024
  • Charles Hays
The SOLAS Consolidated 2024 Edition: Key Changes and Their Impact on Maritime Safety

The SOLAS Consolidated 2024 Edition is a crucial resource for maritime professionals, encompassing the latest amendments to the Safety of Life at S...

Key Updates in the 2024 IMDG Code: What You Need to Know
  • 13 ago 2024
  • Charles Hays
Key Updates in the 2024 IMDG Code: What You Need to Know

The 2024 edition of the IMDG Code introduces significant updates to enhance maritime safety and compliance. Key changes include new classifications...

Understanding the IMO's Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Regulation
  • 8 jul 2024
  • Charles Hays
Understanding the IMO's Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Regulation

The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulation is a critical step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions...

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...

Janes Fighting Ships: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Naval Forces
  • 31 mar 2024
  • Charles Hays
Janes Fighting Ships: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Naval Forces

  For over a century, Jane's Fighting Ships has stood as the foremost resource on the capabilities, specifications, and development of the world's...

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...

Beyond the Classroom: ECDIS Training Reimagined for the Modern Mariner
  • 13 mar 2024
  • Charles Hays
Beyond the Classroom: ECDIS Training Reimagined for the Modern Mariner

Discover how American Nautical Services, Inc. is redefining maritime education with our cutting-edge ECDIS e-Learning courses. Breaking away from t...

Ensuring Compliance: Preparing Vessels for Bridge Audit with SOLAS Nautical Charts and Publication Carriage Requirements
  • 22 nov 2023
  • Charles Hays
Ensuring Compliance: Preparing Vessels for Bridge Audit with SOLAS Nautical Charts and Publication Carriage Requirements

American Nautical Services, Inc. is at the forefront of assisting large yachts and other vessels in successfully navigating the complexities of ann...

Navigating the Future with TimeZero Professional v5
  • 6 nov 2023
  • Charles Hays
Navigating the Future with TimeZero Professional v5

TimeZero Professional v5 sets sail with a suite of advanced navigation features designed for maritime professionals. The launch introduces the TZ-M...

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...

Navigate the Seas with Confidence: Introducing Fujinon Binoculars
  • 20 jul 2023
  • Charles Hays
Navigate the Seas with Confidence: Introducing Fujinon Binoculars

Explore the Fujinon Binoculars 7x50, perfect for mariners seeking unparalleled clarity at sea. These rugged binoculars offer a steady grip, waterpr...

Exploring Timezero Professional Marine Navigation Software: Unlocking Seamless and Advanced Maritime Navigation
  • 13 jul 2023
  • Charles Hays
Exploring Timezero Professional Marine Navigation Software: Unlocking Seamless and Advanced Maritime Navigation

Explore the core features of Timezero Professional (TZ Professional) marine navigation software, including marine charts, radar overlay, weather fo...