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Titans: Google maps versus ECDIS

Humans have been using maps for thousands of years. It is therefore not surprising that ‘Cartography’ as a subject exists, which is the...

Journey towards maritime autonomy

In 2015 a company operating in a niche area with a unique use-case approached us with a specific request. They wanted to know if we could...

The autonomous versus automated conundrum

The terms autonomous and automated are often used interchangeably in the marine industry. This is not unique to the marine industry, but...

What macro trends impact the maritime future?

As a student of the future, I find myself in uncharted territory. The future appears to be uncertain and yet constantly changing. This...

Net-Zero emissions: what will the journey look like?

In recent months there has been significant discussion on the subject of net-zero emissions and what our journey there may look like....

A $1 billion problem that needs solving

We are all familiar with phones & the connectivity it has given us. The analogue rotary phones were cabled, but the modern cell phones...

Predictive analytics and disruption in business

Information is vital for business. Relevant information received at the right time has always given a competitive advantage. It is...

Going Digital: from "Complexity to Simplicity"

LNG ships are specialized modes of transportation of natural gas as cargo, which by its very delicate nature of being carried in...

Regulations in shipping requiring compliance in 2017

Looking ahead, there is an avalanche of regulations headed our way. While some are truly international coming from the IMO or applicable...

Must we comply with both IMO and EU MRV?

The European Union (EU) Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation is something we discussed in 2013 in our blog MRV more...

What is this "Bubble Business"?

Although generally accepted as a promising fuel saving solution, there are only a handful of vessels fully installed with the Air...

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