The global maritime industry, which accounts for 90% of world trade by sea, requires a team of skilled professionals on shore to maintain the safe movement of goods and keep the world’s waters navigable. While stories of life at sea capture the imagination, the heartbeat of the global maritime industry thrives in offices around…
We are leaving another year behind. Like the sea itself, it came with calms and squalls, moments of momentum and sudden disruption. 365 days is a long passage, and memory has a way of smoothing the waves. Before we bid farewell to 2025, let us look back and recall how the year unfolded for the…
It is an image that defies logic: a full-rigged ship, sails furled, crawling across a spit of land like some great, wooden leviathan. The phenomenon of portage on an epic scale, the act of moving ships overland. Far from mere myth, these events are watershed moments in history, cinema, and engineering, where the impossible…
When one thinks of Antwerp, it is tempting to imagine fashion boutiques and chic Flemish masters. Yet Antwerp is more than art and glitter; it is a city where river meets sea, where medieval trade routes transformed into modern logistics arteries, and where Europe’s inland heart has always found a way to breathe through saltwater…
In the old days, a captain’s best communication tool was a brass bell. However, time has changed. Today, shipping companies talk more about satellites and more about spectrum. The buzzword floating around docks, shipyards, and boardrooms alike is 5G. Yes, the same 5G that makes your phone fast enough to stream a movie in…
The sea has always been mythologized as a realm of freedom. Throughout history, poets have written about its endless horizons. However, for the modern seafarer, the men and women who keep the arteries of global trade flowing, the sea is less a dream than a long corridor of struggles. The Psychology of Isolation …
It is impossible to separate maritime experience from mankind’s story on planet Earth. Sometimes ships have been the vehicles that changed history. Let’s take a chronological look at these ships that have shaped the course of history. Uluburun Shipwreck (c. 1300 BCE) We start not with a ship that launched an empire, but…
Piraeus, Greece’s largest port and Athens’ eternal maritime twin, has lived a thousand lives. Beneath its maritime grit, Piraeus tells the story of ancient empires, naval battles, global trade, and a distinct urban culture forged where the Aegean kisses the land. Let’s navigate through the history, port significance, attractions, and culture that make Piraeus…
Life at sea isn’t always easy for sailors. From time to time, a computer or a game console onboard can greatly contribute to their well-being. Interestingly, maritime themes have also become a favorite subject for video game developers. And for gamers, it’s an exciting genre to dive into. So let’s take a look at some…
The maritime industry has had a challenging journey in the 21st century. There are new obstacles brought about by climate change, growing energy prices, and more restrictive decarbonization goals. Offshore energy is one of the most potent solutions, with offshore wind power spearheading a turbulent revolution. Let’s look into it. The Offshore Wind Power…