October’s digest follows coral reefs after mass bleaching, seagrass returning to anchor scars in Dorset, new mackerel catch advice and the rules needed to protect habitats on the high seas.
Which STCW certificates can you earn online in 2026? Every seafarer knows the feeling: a contract is coming up, a certificate needs renewing or a new endorsement is required, and the nearest approved training centre is a flight away. Increasingly, the first question is no longer “where is the nearest centre?” but “can I do […]
Sea Drones for Port Water-Quality Monitoring: What to Check Before Commissioning a Survey Sea drones can extend a port’s monitoring coverage, but useful evidence depends on the survey design, sensors and interpretation. Before commissioning a water-quality survey, establish the question, operating conditions and deliverables that will help your team make a defensible
Biofouling management & marine ecology Biofouling Management: Checks Before In-Water Hull Cleaning In-water hull cleaning can support vessel performance, but removing marine growth is only part of the decision. Shipowners also need to protect coatings, control waste, meet local requirements and retain evidence. These checks help fleet managers commission cleaning with
SMM Hamburg 2026 review SMM Hamburg 2026: Highlights, Statistics and Takeaways from Four Busy Days SMM Hamburg 2026 has wrapped up, leaving the maritime community with plenty to discuss and, hopefully, some useful new contacts to follow up. For shipowners, port teams, marine suppliers and maritime professionals. Hamburg port at dusk. Photo: Wolfgang Weiser on […]
Marine technology Sea Drones And Their Use: What They Do, Where They Help, And Where People Still Matter Sea drones are becoming normal working tools for survey teams, ports, scientists, offshore operators, environmental responders and naval planners. Their value is simple: they put cameras, sensors and sampling equipment in places that are hard, slow, costly […]
Marine Ecology Digest Marine Ecology Digest: July 2026 July’s marine ecology news was a reminder that the ocean is changing faster than many management systems. Marine heatwaves persisted, coral monitoring stayed urgent, and protected area work kept moving towards climate vulnerability and local governance. A monthly digest for marine ecology, conservation and coastal
SMM Hamburg 2026 event guide SMM Hamburg 2026: What To Know Before You Register SMM Hamburg returns from 1 to 4 September 2026 as one of the most important maritime trade fairs in the world, bringing shipowners, yards, ports, suppliers, technology firms, policymakers and investors together in the heart of Hamburg. For shipowners, port teams, […]
Port resilience & maritime operations Ports Under Pressure: Congestion, Climate Risk And The Case For Smarter Operations Ports are under pressure from rerouted ships, volatile freight costs, weather disruption, ageing infrastructure and cyber risk. The answer is not one new system or one bigger berth. It is a more resilient operating model that connects port […]
AI in shipping operations AI In Shipping: From Fleet Management To Pre-Inspection And Emissions Insight AI is moving from conference slides into the day-to-day work of fleet teams, inspectors, compliance staff and software suppliers. The useful question is no longer whether shipping will use AI. It is where AI can help people make better decisions, […]
