Training

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

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

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

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

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