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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

In the ever-evolving landscape of maritime technology, a groundbreaking development has emerged that promises to revolutionize the way unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) navigate through dynamic marine environments. Researchers, led by Youhong Li from

In a significant stride towards safer and more efficient autonomous shipping, researchers have developed a novel navigation framework that combines chart-based planning with advanced collision avoidance technology. The study, led by Primož Potočnik f

In the ever-evolving world of maritime transport, a recent study published in the International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, titled “Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks fo

In the choppy waters of international maritime disputes, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is navigating a delicate balance between legitimacy and authority. A recent study published in *Mimbar Hukum* (translated as “Law Tribu

In a significant stride towards enhancing maritime safety, a recent study led by Luis García Rodríguez from the School of Industrial and Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Cantabria, Spain, has shed light on the benefits of implement

In a significant stride towards decarbonizing the maritime sector, a recent study led by Cong Wang from the School of Maritime Economics and Management at Dalian Maritime University in China has shed light on the optimal alternative fuel configuratio

In a world where maritime professionals spend countless hours operating heavy machinery and navigating vessels, the insidious effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) exposure can often go unnoticed, yet the risks are very real. A recent study, publishe