Blog
SAR: Search & Rescue for Vessels at Sea
Search and rescue refers to any system of searching for and providing help to people in imminent danger or distress. There are many different sub-fields of SAR, including air-sea rescue, mountain rescue, urban SAR in cities, ground SAR, combat SAR on the battlefield...
read more
GMDSS: Navigational Support for International Shipping Vessels
GMDSS stands for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System and is an international communications system for vessels operating at sea. GMDSS is part of the SOLAS Convention (Safety of Life at Sea) and is a mandatory requirement for all signatories of this...
read more
International Maritime Treaties: Introducing the SOLAS Convention
The international maritime treaty known as SOLAS, which stands for Safety of Life at Seas, is a convention laying out the minimum standards of safety for the operation, construction and equipment of merchant ships. Flag states are required to become signatories of the...
read more
Exploring the World’s Best Fishing Spots
There are many reasons why people across the world enjoy fishing. Some do it to relax after a stressful day; others prefer to challenge themselves to achieve personal goals or compete in fishing events. Some fish purely for fun, while for others it can be a valuable...
read more
Introducing Russian Fishery Company
Russian Fishery Company (RFC) was established in 2011 as a commercial fishing enterprise and developed rapidly. Founded by a group of private investors in Russia, the initial aim of RFC was the consolidation of fishing assets across the different Russian regions. Many...
read more
Social Responsibility and Environmental Protection at Sovcomflot
Sovcomflot is the leading shipping company operating in Russia and an international leader in hydrocarbon shipping. The highest environmental standards are met at Sovcomflot, with a strong policy for sustainability. The company also incorporates a variety of social...
read more
Exploring Nautical Charts
Nautical charts are graphic representations of areas of the seas and oceans, along with adjacent stretches of coastline. They are based on what are known as hydrographic surveys and are used as navigational tools by sailors. Further information about hydrographic...
read more
International UNCLOS Regulations: Shipping in the Northern Sea Route
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) came into force in 1994, replacing several earlier treaties as the internationally recognised definition of the responsibilities and rights of nations in respect of their use of the oceans of the world....
read more
International MARPOL Regulations for Shipping in the Northern Sea Route
Regulations for shipping in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in the Arctic region are complex, not least because the route passes through international waters and is therefore subject to myriad international regimes. The Polar Code was established by the International...
read more
Polar Shipping: The Polar Code and the Impact on Arctic Shipping Routes
The Polar Code is an international regime for ships that operate in polar waters, adopted in 2014 by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). More information about the IMO can be found in the PDF attachment to this post. Essentially, the Polar Code establishes...
read more