Understanding GPS spoofing in shipping: How to stay protected Knowing exactly where you’re sailing and where to sail next is the most important part of a vessel’s navigation which can be accomplished by the use of GPS. Yet, what happens when your GPS gets spoofed? GPS spoofing, often leading to GPS outages, causes major disruptions […]

Ship Execution Plan (SEP) India aims to reduce ships’ use of single-use plastic by 90% during stays in Indian ports in the next 12 months. On 16 October 2019, the Indian Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issued Order No.05 of 2019 prohibiting the use of single-use plastic items onboard ships. The order prohibits the carriage of any such items […]

maritime coronavirus Australia has extended its travel ban on foreign nationals travelling from mainland China to 22 February, with it continuing to impose a 14-day quarantine on vessels departing the country bound for Australian ports. The Australian federal government is regularly reviewing the situation and may further extend the restrictions beyond 22 February. The restrictions […]