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 	When the Oil Film Is No Longer Sufficient: A New Criterion for the Operating Regime of a Sliding Pair

When the Oil Film Is No Longer Sufficient: A New Criterion for the Operating Regime of a Sliding Pair

A practical adaptation of research on lubricant-film behavior in sliding pairs (SP), accounting for the non-Newtonian behavior of lubricants. For marine engineers, technical superintendents,...

19 August 2026
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 	Asked for a “HAZMAT Certificate”? Make sure you take the right course

Asked for a “HAZMAT Certificate”? Make sure you take the right course

Crewing teams and seafarers often ask the same question: Do I need IMO Model Course 1.10, Model Course 1.45, or both? The answer depends mainly on how the cargo is carried: IMO Model...

10 August 2026
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Share your experience today. Your review could help another seafarer tomorrow.

Share your experience today. Your review could help another seafarer tomorrow.

Every year, thousands of seafarers join new vessels with very limited information about what life on board is really like. A vessel may belong to a well-known company, offer an attractive salary,...

28 July 2026
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Who is a Protected Species Observer?

Who is a Protected Species Observer?

Understanding a key role in responsible offshore operations Offshore operations often take place in areas where human activity may overlap with sensitive marine habitats. Construction works, pile...

10 May 2026
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When Navigation Systems Lie: Understanding GNSS Jamming and Spoofing at Sea

When Navigation Systems Lie: Understanding GNSS Jamming and Spoofing at Sea

For decades, satellite navigation has been one of the most transformative technologies in maritime navigation. Systems such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou made it possible to determine a...

13 March 2026
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STCW Certificates — What Panama and Liberia Really Require

STCW Certificates — What Panama and Liberia Really Require

1 | Why this matters Crewing departments often struggle to track which certificates need a flag endorsement and which are simply carried on board. The two largest open...

14 June 2025
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Reducing the maritime industry’s environmental footprint: ISO 14001, innovation, and controversies

Reducing the maritime industry’s environmental footprint: ISO 14001, innovation, and controversies

Introduction  The global maritime industry faces a profound environmental challenge. Ships carry over 80% of world trade but produce a significant share of pollution, including roughly...

25 April 2025
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INMARSAT is not the only GMDSS satellite service! New amendments to SOLAS Chapter IV on GMDSS

INMARSAT is not the only GMDSS satellite service! New amendments to SOLAS Chapter IV on GMDSS

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has revised the SOLAS Chapter IV requirements for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) to reflect advancements in technology and to...

17 January 2024
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E-mail etiquette in maritime industry: best practices

E-mail etiquette in maritime industry: best practices

Email is one of the most common and important forms of communication in the modern world, especially for businesses that operate across borders and oceans. However, email etiquette can vary depending...

24 July 2023
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