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September 12, 2026

Demurrage Charges: How Importers Avoid Paying Them

Demurrage charges start the day free time ends. See how importers track vessels, plan pickups and audit invoices to stop paying them.

September 11, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Map, Shipping Traffic and Who Controls It

Strait of Hormuz map, traffic and control explained: where the shipping lanes run, who governs them, and how many ships still cross in 2026.

September 10, 2026

MyShipTracking vs VesselFinder: Which Ship Tracker Wins

MyShipTracking vs VesselFinder compared on coverage, free plans, history, alerts and apps, so you can pick the ship tracker that fits how you track.

September 9, 2026

Largest Container Ships: The Complete Size Guide

The largest container ship afloat carries 24,346 TEU. Here are the record holders, the size classes, and why 400 metres became the ceiling.

September 6, 2026

FleetMon Alternatives: Where to Track Ships Now

FleetMon was phased out in 2024 and its site is gone. Here is what happened, and the best FleetMon alternatives for tracking ships, cargo and cruises.

September 5, 2026

Merchant Marine Jobs: How to Get Hired Step by Step

A step by step guide to merchant marine jobs: the credentials you need, what each one costs and takes, and how to land your first ship with no experience.

September 1, 2026

Merchant Marine Salary: 9 Ranks and What They Pay

What a merchant marine salary looks like across nine ranks, from ordinary seaman to chief engineer, with published wage data and what moves the number.

August 31, 2026

Shadow Fleet by the Numbers in 2026

Shadow fleet numbers for 2026: how many dark tankers sail, how old they are, who insures them, and how they vanish from tracking apps.

August 14, 2026

Platform Supply Vessels: Tracking Offshore Ships in Real Time

A platform supply vessel keeps offshore rigs running. Learn how AIS tracking helps offshore teams monitor PSV location, ETA, and conditions at sea.