Captain Sandeep Mehta’s career is a testament to the transformative power of experience, vision, and relentless execution. With four decades in the maritime industry, his journey from seafarer to architect of India’s largest private port offers a mas
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The grim tally of maritime and port fatalities this summer isn’t just a string of unfortunate accidents—it’s a systemic failure, rooted in corporate greed, deregulation, and union complicity. From the Tidewater Polaris tragedy off New York to the doc
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The incident at Flaming Gorge Reservoir serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of marine operations, even under controlled conditions. Five deputies and a K-9 unit found themselves in a rapidly escalating situation during a routine tr
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The Maritime Technology Forum’s 2025 report on the safe carriage of electric vehicles at sea is a wake-up call for an industry racing to keep pace with technological change. As EVs flood global markets, the maritime sector is grappling with a new bre
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Port state control officers are the unsung gatekeepers of maritime safety and environmental protection. This week, Fiji’s Maritime Safety Authority (MSAF) is sharpening those skills with a high-stakes training under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understand
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In a significant stride towards bolstering maritime security, researchers from the Maritime University of Szczecin have developed a novel method for early identification of vessels that may pose a threat to critical maritime infrastructure. The study
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The modern mariner is a digital native, fluent in the language of memes, TikTok trends, and instant notifications. This tech-savvy crew isn’t lazy—they’re wired for speed, novelty, and engagement. But here’s the rub: traditional maritime training, wi
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In the bustling world of maritime operations, keeping ships in tip-top shape isn’t just about slapping on a fresh coat of paint. It’s a complex ballet of strategies and technologies aimed at keeping vessels safe and costs down. Enter Min-Ho Park, a p
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Bureau Veritas (BV) has dropped a whitepaper that’s got the maritime world talking about nuclear power—not as a sci-fi pipe dream, but as a serious contender in the decarbonisation race. The report, “The role of nuclear in shipping decarbonization,”
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Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Vietnam’s most iconic tourist destinations, has taken a decisive step toward modernising maritime safety with the full-scale rollout of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) across its entire crui
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