Good communication should always be your top priority while at sea. Working away from your family and loved ones is never easy but equally challenging for those left at home. Unfortunately, maintaining quality communication can get trickier and even more …
The global economy supports today’s society. And it’s all thanks to shipping that the global economy manages to function and stay afloat. Shipping caters to international trade as it carries large quantities of cargo worldwide cleanly, safely, and cost-effectively. This …
Physical and mental challenges are almost a staple in the life of a seafarer. While working at sea is always exciting and thrilling, it’s common for most seafarers to deal with mental health issues. Why Do Seafarers Feel Unhappy? The …
As a global phenomenon, the shipping trade connects distant locations and people who speak different languages and belong to various nationalities from different corners of the globe. English has been the lingua franca used for the intercultural community for a …
A paradigm shift is becoming more evident in today’s maritime industry. With decarbonization and digitalization now in full force, the sector has no choice but to operate in a constantly changing environment. Numerous technological developments, specifically the fourth industrial revolution …
Shipboard organizations bear a stark resemblance to government structures in the countries of the world. It wouldn’t even be too much to say that vessels are a world of their own. They are similar to small kingdoms with small populations …
Maritime safety is the priority for all people on board modern ships. Most of the time, as seen in the increased number of naval mishaps that take place right now, vessels that lack the necessary safety often end up involved …
Back then, shipping was relatively slow regarding the use and application of technological developments. However, it was never the case when it comes to maritime communication. From the time of flag semaphores used as the primary means of communication for …
General AI or artificial intelligence is expected to become a reality by 2060. If that time comes, AI will be able to learn how to carry out new tasks that don’t have anything to do with what it currently knows. …
Since the time of our ancestors, navigation has been playing a key role in the history of humanity. From the early seafarers of Polynesia who navigated the vast oceans with the guidance of the stars to modern-day astronauts who explored …