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Maritime regulation, safety, and the future of shipping — from a Master Mariner’s perspective.
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Thoughts on maritime regulation, safety, and the future of shipping from a Master Mariner based in Hong Kong.
May 28, 2026
The 2026 Hormuz Transit Guidance: A Master Mariner’s Review
The six leading maritime organisations jointly published 22 pages of new guidance on transiting the Strait of Hormuz in May 2026.
May 22, 2026
The IMO MASS Code Is Here. What It Actually Says About Autonomous Ships, Liability, and Seafarers.
The IMO adopted the first international code for autonomous ships at MSC 111 on 22 May 2026.
May 20, 2026
The Shield Is Cracking: Three Ways the Right to Limit Liability Is Being Challenged
Bridge collapse liability, LLMC 1976 challenges, and shipowners liability under threat.
May 17, 2026
Hormuz Through the Bridge Window: A Master Mariner on the World’s Most Consequential Chokepoint
The Strait of Hormuz is functionally closed.
June 21, 2023
Human Factors in Maritime Safety: Understanding and Mitigating Accidents
Discover the crucial role of human factors in maritime safety.