Shipowners, managers and operators can use a new online assessment tool to ensure their crew are competent and meet knowledge standards. KVH Videotel has introduced a task-based competency feature to its performance management software. This new Videotel Performance...
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New Editions Week 32/18
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Editions of Admiralty Charts Published 9th August 2018 905 International Chart Series, Denmark - Kattegat, Randers Fjord. Randers. Udbyhoj. Kaeften. 09-08-2018 1426 Croatia and Slovenia, Luka Mali Losink and Ports and...
IMDG Code 2018 coming this August!
The IMDG Code, 2018 Edition (Inc. Amendment 39-18) will be published and available for purchase in late August of this year, The English Edition will be followed by the French and Spanish versions in late 2018. Please note that the IMDG Code, 2018 Edition will come...
Be Prepared for Regulatory Changes on the Bridge
New standards are driving updates to critical navigation equipment, emergency communications and cyber security regulations, writes Martyn Wingrove in a round-up of sector developments. Modifications are being made to critical navigation equipment that is mandatory...
New Editions Week 31/18
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Editions of Admiralty Charts Published 2nd August 2018 158 International Chart Series, Red Sea, Berenice (Barnis) to Masamirit. 02-08-2018 366 North Atlantic Ocean, Arquipelago de Cabo Verde 02-08-2018 367 North Atlantic...
Challenger Instant licensing for Digital navigation
For vessels using AVCS, ADP and ENP, our Challenger software offers complete compliance with all industry regulations, whilst offering the end users a platform for receiving ENC and Digital publication permits instantly. Our Route Planner offers the navigating officer...
Global electronics market set to almost double in 10 years
Global marine electronics revenues are forecast to nearly double over the next decade, driven by ship newbuildings, growing naval requirements and international marine regulations. This market has reached more than US$4.14Bn in 2018, but is predicted to jump to...
New Editions Week 30/18
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Admiralty Charts published 26th July 2018 720 Grenada, Saint George's Harbour. 26-07-2018 2073 International Chart Series, Baltic Sea, Landsort to Alands Hav. 26-07-2018 2075 International Chart Series, Baltic Sea,...
Navarea warnings via Challenger
All SOLAS vessels are required to receive Maritime Safety Information including NavArea Warnings and often this will be via NavTex receivers installed on the bridge. The world is divided into 21 NavAreas and the warnings for each area are provided by the area...
WISTA receives IMO consultative status
IMO's Governing body, the IMO Council, approved the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) International's application for consultative status on the 5th of July 2018. WISTA will use its consultative status to promote diversity and enhance...