The Dossier
Every entry, in one place — safety and operations, vetting and audits, technical topics, crewing, and the commercial state of the industry.
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Bridging the Maritime Training Gap
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy Education Needs a High-Tech Overhaul The maritime industry stands at a critical crossroads. While rapid technological advancement reshapes global shipping, traditional regulatory frameworks are struggling to keep pace. For many young officers, the transition from the classroom to the deck of a modern vessel is becoming increasingly jarring. This “knowledge gap”…
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Tendering NOR outside port limits
Reading Time: 2 minutesGuidance to Masters, #4 article in the stop loss series Duty Officer (MV ABC): “Port Control, this is Motor Vessel ABC. My ETA to the pilot station is XXX LT. Kindly advise berthing prospects.” Port Control: “MV ABC, this is Port Control. Currently, there are no berthing prospects available. Anchorage is heavily…