Grounding: Electronic Chart System for Training Only

On February 10 this year, the Portuguese-flagged container ship Victoria went aground at the entrance to the deepwater channel Lillegrund, Denmark. Though the bridge crew were aware of the shallow waters ahead, they were caught by surprise when the ground

IMO: Electronic Data Exchange in a ‘Single Window’

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the mandatory requirements for the electronic exchange of...

Prospects bloom for widespread use of electronic bills of lading

Earlier this year, a number of major dry cargo charterers began inviting owners to incorporate...