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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.
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. This article reviews whether it actually helps the Master and the DPA make the call — and what’s still missing.
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. This article breaks down what the code actually contains, what it leaves unresolved, and why every serving seafarer and maritime professional needs to understand it.
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. Three recent US and Australian legal developments that change the game for maritime operators.
Hormuz Through the Bridge Window: A Master Mariner on the World’s Most Consequential Chokepoint
The Strait of Hormuz is functionally closed. 2,000 vessels are stranded. 20,000 seafarers can’t go home. This is what it looks like from someone who has navigated these waters.
Human Factors in Maritime Safety: Understanding and Mitigating Accidents
Discover the crucial role of human factors in maritime safety and learn how addressing these factors can reduce accidents. Explore key human factors in the maritime industry and effective strategies for improving safety.