Marine radars and their use in the shipping industry

The marine radar is an equipment that is perhaps used the most on the ship’s bridge by the OOW in carrying out a safe navigational watch.

Life below water: Addressing ocean sustainability

Oceans, seas and coastal areas cover the vast majority of our planet’s surface, as two-thirds of the planet is water. Oceans are a life-giving force considering the fact that our drinking water, weather, climate, food, and oxygen, are driven by the sea. For this reason, it is of vital importance to protect the seas through enhanced ocean conservation and sustainable practices.

Malicious emails against Shipping Companies continue

In their weekly list of malicious emails to shipping companies for the second week of April, maritime security firm Dryad Global and its cyber security partners, Red Sky Alliance, observed a large percentage of these emails attempting to deliver Windows trojan malware.

How to safely walk the stairs on ships

Gard warns about the dangers of walking up or down stairs at ships. As it says, seafarers should always apply the old adage of ‘one hand for yourself and one for the ship’ and keep one hand free to grasp the handrail.