On May 20, 2021, the Singapore-flagged container vessel X-Press Pearl suffered a catastrophic fire while anchored off Colombo, Sri Lanka. The ship, laden with nearly 1,500 containers including those packed … Read More
Introduction: From Leather Bags to Lightning-Fast Apps Once upon a time, captains literally carried their voyages in a leather bag: printed nautical charts, tide tables, and logbooks, often worn from … Read More
Anchoring is a fundamental aspect of maritime operations, providing vessels with a stationary position for various purposes such as loading, unloading, or awaiting passage. However, being at anchor does not … Read More
