05.02.19 – The 20th issue of The Navigator focuses on the importance of a navigational assessment and why it is different from an audit. The milestone edition of the free…
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IMO gives ship owners more time to liaise with ECDIS manufacturers over new IHO ECDIS Standards
The IMO sub-committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) has extended the transition period for software updates to existing ECDIS for one year to 31 Aug 2017. The NCSR…
Lloyd’s Maritime Atlas of World Ports and Shipping Places 2014 28th Edition
Published since 1951, Lloyd’s Maritime Atlas is the oldest and most respected atlas in the shipping industry. A comprehensive reference for locating the world’s busiest ports and shipping places, this…
Global Navigation Solutions (“GNS”), the maritime services group, announces that with immediate effect the latest version of its highly regarded Voyager Planning Station will incorporate the industry-leading BP Shipping Marine…
STC Group purchases NAUTIS Simulator Classroom for Egyptian River Transport Authorities
Rotterdam/Caïro, July 10th 2013 – The Egyptian River Transport Authorities (RTA), receiving party in The Netherlands Initiative for Capacity development in Higher Education project funded by the Netherlands, and STC…
Cartographic craftsmanship from the Age of Discovery
Cartographic craftsmanship from the Age of Discovery: modern map and maritime experts celebrate at Greenwich the superb contribution of Ottoman Admiral Piri Reis By James Brewer In an age when…
With chart and nautical publication management highlighted as one of the most common reasons for deficiency detentions by Port State Control (PSC), ship operators are calling for new and effective…
Forecasters agree on active hurricane season ahead
Oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic basin are expected to produce more and stronger hurricanes this year compared to last, according to expert forecasters. But how accurate is the…
PC Maritime ECDIS in 50-vessel China Shipping Group deal
PC Maritime’s Navmaster ECDIS has been chosen by China Shipping Group to be fitted to 50 newbuild bulk carriers. This large ECDIS fleet contract was negotiated by Bogerd Martin NV’s…