Author name: Ethan Ward

In the ever-busy world of maritime navigation, a new study has shed light on a persistent problem: confusion surrounding Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), particularly within Traffic Separation Schem

In the crowded and complex world of maritime traffic, ensuring the safety of vessels is a top priority. A recent study published in the *Journal of Marine Science and Engineering* (which translates to *Journal of Ocean and Marine Engineering*) tackle

In a bid to tackle the maritime industry’s air pollution challenge, a recent study has put two sulphur abatement strategies under the microscope, offering valuable insights for aging cruise vessels. The research, led by Luis Alfonso Díaz-Secades from

In the ever-evolving landscape of maritime technology, a groundbreaking study has emerged that could significantly impact autonomous navigation in dynamic maritime environments. Tianqing Chen, a researcher from the College of Food Science at Shanghai

In a bid to make hydrogen a viable alternative fuel for ship propulsion, researchers have been looking into the nitty-gritty of human and equipment reliability during bunkering operations. Bebetebe Fetimi, a researcher from the Department of Naval Ar

In a significant stride towards cleaner maritime operations, researchers have developed a sophisticated calibration method for predicting nitrogen oxide (NO_x) emissions from high-speed marine diesel engines. The study, led by Mina Tadros f

In a significant ruling that’s set to ripple through the maritime industry, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has clarified the scope of the Waste Shipments Regulation, particularly in the context of hazardous waste generated during m

In the face of increasing natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and infrastructure failures, the maritime industry is grappling with the challenge of partial shipping network disruptions. A recent study published in the journal “Sustainable Futu

In the vast expanse of our oceans, a shadowy practice has been lurking beneath the surface, and it’s not the mythical sea monsters of old. It’s something far more real and insidious: “dark” vessels, fishing boats that switch off their mandatory track