The recent advancements in artificial intelligence are promising a revolution in the transportation industry. Self-driving cars are being tested, drones are a ubiquitous presence in
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The Future of Autonomous Shipping: The IMO on the Impact of Autonomous and Unmanned Marine Systems
While some say that unmanned marine systems are a farfetched sci-fi dream of the future, recent advancements in digitization, robotics and artificial intelligence have shown
Liquefaction of Bulk Cargo Explained
Bulk carriers make up around 21 percent of today’s merchant ships. They are special ships used to transport solid bulk cargo, defined by the International
How Cruise Ships Work (Part 3): The Bridge and the Engine Room
It’s like back in the days when we were little children. Grandpaw’s almost mystical tool shed was strictly off limits, but we were just dying
How Cruise Ships Work (Part 2): Laundry, Housekeeping and Kitchens
The number of people who choose to spend their vacation on a cruise is growing worldwide. With each new cruise ship on the market, cruise
How Cruise Ships Work (Part 1): Water and Waste Management
When cruise lines advertise their ships, they usually parade their most exotic travel destinations, their award-winning gourmet restaurants, their luxury cabins and lounge areas, as
A Guide to Hamburg’s Port Anniversary
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13 Maritime Disasters More Tragic Than the Titanic
For most of us, when we think of maritime disasters, the first image that comes to mind is the colossal hull of the RMS Titanic, sinking
The SS Normandie – A True Monarch of the Seas
Names, such as White Star’s Olympic and Cunard’s Mauretania were the stuff of legends in their heyday, but when the roaring 20’s were uttering their final roars, times called
Modes of Failure in Bulk Carriers
Structural failure of ship hulls has led to the loss of hundreds of vessels throughout history. As the scale of today’s bulk carriers becomes larger