Autonomous vessels – Disruption on the way for the Maritime Industry
With a myriad of emergent new technologies on the horizon of the maritime industry, such as autonomous vessels, it is…
1.5 Billion Dollars Invested into Oceans Protection Plan to Transform Canada’s Marine Safety
As part of an initiative to improve marine safety, enhance emergency response capacity, and protect Canada’s coastline, the Canadian Government…
Biofouling and its Implications on Marine Health, Boat Safety and Australia’s Biosecurity
Biological invasions are widespread throughout the world’s oceans, with many of these invasions occurring as a result of human-mediated mechanisms.…
Women at Sea: Why society needs to encourage and support more women working in the maritime industry
The maritime industry is dominated by men, with only a small portion (~2%) of the marine workforce held by women.…
New Electronic Monitoring System Improves Tuna Effort and Catch Data in the Pacific
A new electronic monitoring system, called the Onboard e-Reporting app - developed to improve the accuracy of tuna catch data,…
Locals in Tofino Hook New Opportunity to Improve Ocean Safety and Enhance Salmon Habitat
Local charter fishing guides in Tofino, a small district off Vancouver Island, have found a new way to improve ocean…
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) Proposes Improved Passenger Vessel Safety Measures Following Investigation into Fatal Capsizing of Leviathan II
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is calling for ways to improve passenger vessel safety, in response to the…
The Future Of The North Sea Cod Once Again Becomes Uncertain
The North Sea cod once sustained communities of people across the east coast of Britain, however, after years of overfishing,…
United States Of Marine Safety Association Updates
It is important that vessel operators are completely aware of their surroundings when sharing waterways and have a good working…
Global Fishing Reports Indicate That Figures Are Far From The Truth
New research undertaken at the University of British Columbia (UBC) indicates that up to one third of fish captured in…