With the approval from United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), Maritime Information Systems AS has integrated the ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS) into its Pay As You Sail (PAYS) services. The permission of use follows formal type approval…
Transas Marine has expanded its extensive product portfolio with the launch of the T-Bridge, the most advanced integrated navigation system where professional bridge equipment meets aviation, automation and even tablet technology. The…
Inspired by more than 20 years of ECDIS experience and user feedback from officers all around the world, SevenCs says it is presenting “The Best of Two Worlds” – The Electronic Chart Table.Utilizing a touch screen varying from 46 to 75 inches…
The industrial policy seminar in Nuuk has identified the potential for and barriers to maritime growth in the Arctic regions.More than 70 persons from Danish and Greenland companies, organisations and authorities met for a maritime industrial policy seminar in Nuuk on 2 and 3 September 2014…
Governors seek President Obama’s support for upper Mississippi River commercial navigation locks and ecosystemThe Governors of the five Upper Mississippi River States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin are seeking President…
The St. Lawrence Seaway issued a notice to mariners advising of conditions regarding ongoing construction and installation at Welland Canal's Lock 3 in support of its modernization project, including Hands Free Mooring equipment and infrastructure…
Following an announcement made by Arianespace on the anomalies of the orbit injection of the Galileo satellites, the teams of industries and agencies involved in the early operations of the satellites are investigating the potential implications on the mission…
Many shipping companies use independent experts to conduct comprehensive ship energy surveys which are then used by owners, operators and managers to make better maintenance and operations decisions and improve energy and fuel efficiency. These…
As the Panama Canal prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, insurers are warning of the increased risks that will arise from its plan to double the cargo-carrying capacity of ships transiting one of the world’s most important waterways…
The account that follows is from the official report MA2014-1 of the Japan Transport Safety Board, edited & published by The Nautical Institute.In the early morning hours, but still in darkness, a small container ship was making way at about…
A recent analysis of Australian port state control (PSC) deficiencies revealed several detentions due to incorrect use of charts. The Australian Maritime Safety Agency (AMSA) has reported a noticeable increase in the use of unofficial charts…
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) reminds that all existing passenger ships > 500 gross tonnes and all new cargo ships > 3,000 gross tonnes are required to carry ECDIS from their first survey after 1 July 2014. In 12 months time…
L-3 Marine Systems International (L-3 MSI) announced today the promotion of Armin Groth and Maik Stoevhase to managing directors of its L-3 SAM Electronics business. As managing directors, Groth and Stoevhase report to Ulrich Weinreuter, president of L-3 MSI…
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal last week affirmed the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) detention of a Liberian flagged vessel SCF Yenisei, in Queensland in October 2013.The manager of the vessel sought to have the detention of the vessel downgraded at the tribunal…
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced Wednesday the publication of the final rule finalizing changes to the inland navigation rules and their annexes in 33 Code of Federal Regulations parts 83 through 88.This action aligns the Inland Navigation…
