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The evolution of containerships has been key to transforming global trade. As ships grow, the continuous innovation in containerization reflects the growing demands of global commerce.

Throughout history, major accidents have been the catalyst for significant regulatory changes. The same applies to the maritime industry, where some of the most catastrophic incidents have led to new regulations aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future.

When a death occurs onboard a ship, operators must adhere to legal and ethical obligations to ensure the proper handling of the deceased person.

While it may sound unusual, popcorn plays a crucial role in oil spill prevention exercises, offering an innovative way to protect the marine environment.

Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT) is a system which requires applicable ships to transmit their identity and position every 6 hours.

Protection and Indemnity insurance, more commonly known as P&I insurance, is a type of mutual maritime coverage offered by a P&I club. While marine insurance companies offer "hull and machinery" coverage for shipowners and cargo insurance for cargo owners, a P&I club covers broader, open-ended risks that conventional insurers are typically unwilling to insure.

Most of us are familiar with the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree with lights and sparkly ornaments, but do you know that Greeks have a deep-rooted tradition of decorating a small boat –‘’karavaki’’ in Greek- for Christmas?

Onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS), a technology based on liquid absorption, makes it possible to reduce carbon emissions by up to 70%, according to Wärtsila. 

In its latest report, UNCTAD refers to the current multifaceted challenges facing maritime transport and discusses how maritime trade is being upended by disruptions, including in maritime chokepoints.

A recent Marine Notice issued by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) describes the requirements for special purpose ships (SPS), highlights that the SPS Code remains non-mandatory, and defines who qualifies as Special Personnel on board.