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 […]
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 […]
Comparing National Maritime Cluster Strategies in Developing and Developed Economies National maritime clusters are groups of companies and organizations in the maritime sector that are located in close proximity and cooperate to achieve common goals. Maritime clusters can enhance the competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability of the marine industry, as well as foster regional development and […]
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 […]
Integration of Techniques Related to Ship Monitoring Ship monitoring is the process of detecting, tracking, and identifying ships in various marine environments. Ship monitoring is essential for many applications, such as marine surveillance, port management, navigation safety, and maritime security. However, ship monitoring faces many challenges, such as complex backgrounds, occlusions, noise, illumination changes, and […]
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 […]
Combating sea piracy in developing countries: analyzing the legal strengths and weaknesses. Sea piracy is a significant problem in many developing countries, posing a threat to the safety and security of vessels and their crew, as well as to the stability and economic development of the affected regions. The legal framework for combating sea piracy […]
Local laws versus international maritime laws- who prevails and by what justification? The relationship between local laws and international maritime laws is a complex and often contentious issue, as these laws can sometimes come into conflict with each other. In general, international maritime laws are intended to regulate activities that take place on the high […]