Wait a minute, is that a robot operating my ship? We’re heading into a new era where a fleet of dynamic, digital shipmates will replace crew members. How far have we come and what does the future hold? Automation on Ships Rapid technological advancements in the marine sector will lead to…
The decarbonization of the maritime sector is a complicated issue, and its resolution will call for interdisciplinary cooperation across several domains, as well as innovation, stakeholder engagement, and legal, regulatory, and even financial incentives. Even though they make up a very small portion of all transportation fuel consumed, biofuels are thought to be the one…
The shipping industry was seriously affected in 2022 and will continue to be impacted in the new year by high inflation rates and the War on Ukraine. New year messages, as a cliché, are formed by powerful sentences that explain the change and wish for the better. However, the year 2022 was so turbulent that…
You might label planet earth as massive or small. Depending on your scale it could be an insignificant particle in enormous outer space or a huge planet with obscurity. Ships helped the discovery of unknown lands and connected civilisations. However, before icebreakers, icy water which covers approximately %7 of Earth’s surface and more than %10…
The technology called autonomous renders unmanned operation possible for any given sector, maritime is no exception. Let’s take a look at how exactly the autonomy affects the shipping industry. Shipbuilding dates back thousands of years. Even since the Ancient Egyptians, ships were the home of mankind who has an urge to conquer the unknown, desire…
Following another challenging year that the industry has ever seen, 2022 has arrived with many unknowns but also some positive signs to be hopeful. The balance of the dry cargo and container market expected to remain stable in 2022. Also, it expected that there may be an improvement in freight rates. The effects of the…
The growth momentum in the cruise industry, which has been increasing for years, has stalled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Can the industry recover this year and what expected in the long run? One of the first alarms of Covid-19 came from the deck of the cruise ship Diamond Princess. More than 700 passengers aboard…
Coronavirus outbreak triggers shipping container crisis. Container market risks chaos to 2022 after Covid-19 outbreak in China The existing demand is currently outpacing the supply in the container market. There are only two companies in the world that build and sell shipping containers, and both are in China. Rental and shipping costs have also increased.…
Ships have long been an important part of human history. In this article, we present 10 of the greatest, unique historical ships of all time. In the past, shipping was the only method to transport goods and supplies around the world. During the war, ships were also an integral part of strategy and tactics. In…
If your dream job is to work in an immense blue sea, a career in the maritime industry may be the ideal choice for you. The sea world has many employment opportunities in itself. After globalization and increased communication between countries; Shipping industry is an important part of international trade and logistics. More than 90%…