Training

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,”

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

The maritime industry is undergoing a digital revolution, and training is at the heart of it. With over 70% of maritime training professionals predicting a surge in e-learning adoption, according to the World Maritime University’s MarTID survey, the

The Pacific’s maritime future just got a game-changer. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has planted its flag in Suva, Fiji, with the launch of its first-ever Regional Presence Office (RPO). This isn’t just another office—it’s a powerhous

The maritime industry’s race to decarbonise is heating up, and ammonia is emerging as a serious contender in the zero-carbon fuel stakes. But as Dr. Capt. Satinder Virdi, Principal Consultant at DNV, points out, this isn’t just about swapping out fue

Memorial University’s deep ties to Newfoundland and Labrador’s maritime heritage are steering its research agenda, with over 40 per cent of its work focused on ocean-related challenges. From fish behaviour to cold ocean engineering, the university is

In the world of sailing and boating, an inflatable lifejacket isn’t just a piece of gear—it’s a critical tool that can mean the difference between life and death. With over 3.5 million people participating in sailing in the US alone, the demand for r

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has taken a decisive step toward future-proofing the maritime workforce with the launch of its first methanol bunkering simulator in Kochi, India. Developed in collaboration with Wärtsilä, this advanced training

The Indian Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has just dropped the hammer on unauthorized maritime training, sending a clear message to foreign entities: play by our rules or get out. In a bold move to protect its maritime training ecosystem, the

Pakistan’s Merchant Navy is quietly reshaping the maritime security landscape in the Arabian Sea. Once a purely commercial entity, it’s now a strategic linchpin in regional stability—blending commercial clout, skilled manpower, and international coop