Evaluating emerging autonomous and unmanned vessel technologies for Middle Eastern and African coastal and inland waterways Autonomous and unmanned vessel technologies are rapidly developing and have the potential to transform the maritime industry. These technologies can offer various benefits, such as improving safety, efficiency, environmental performance, and accessibility of waterborne transport. However, there are also […]
A port marketing strategy in the wake of new shipping alliances The shipping industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the emergence of new shipping alliances that have reshaped the global maritime network. These alliances, which consist of groups of carriers that share vessels, routes, and terminals, aim to reduce costs, increase efficiency, […]
Mitigating maritime unemployment in Europe: an MET perspective Maritime unemployment is a serious issue that affects many European countries, especially those with a long coastline and a strong maritime tradition. According to Eurostat, the unemployment rate in the European Union (EU) was 5.9% in November 2023, but some countries had much higher rates, such as […]
Evaluating the Determinants of Port Productivity in Africa Ports are vital for the economic development of Africa, as they facilitate about 95% of the continent’s international trade (UNCTAD 2023). However, many African ports face challenges such as congestion, low berth productivity, inadequate infrastructure, and poor logistics. These factors affect the efficiency and throughput of ports, […]
Strategic Overview of Third Party Ship Management: Key Success Factors Introduction Third party ship management has become an increasingly important part of the maritime industry in recent decades. As ship owners look to reduce costs and focus on their core competencies, outsourcing the day-to-day technical and crew management of their vessels to specialized third party […]
ASSESSMENT OF CABOTAGE ACT IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA The Cabotage Act, officially known as the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act of 2003, is a law that aims to restrict the use of foreign vessels in domestic coastal trade, promote the development of indigenous tonnage, and establish a Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) for related matters. […]
Analysis of Maritime Disputes in the South China Sea and Their Impact on Regional Security The South China Sea (SCS) is a semi-enclosed sea that covers an area of about 3.5 million square kilometers and contains some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, rich fishing grounds, and vast natural resources. It is also a region […]
Developing a maritime policy on the basis of bilateral arrangements: focus on aspects of trade and crewing. Developing a maritime policy based on bilateral arrangements can be an effective way for countries to address issues related to trade and crewing in the maritime industry. Bilateral arrangements are agreements between two countries that establish a framework […]
A systematic review of legal issues of seamen sustaining injuries in international waters and their rights. Seamen are workers who are employed on ships and other vessels, and they often face a range of risks and hazards while working at sea. This includes the possibility of sustaining injuries due to accidents or other incidents that […]
The role of financing in combating piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden in Somalia- a systematic review. The Gulf of Aden, located between Yemen and Somalia in the Arabian Sea, is a critical shipping route that connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. Unfortunately, this area is also prone to piracy attacks, which […]