Maritime Safety & Compliance

06 Jan 26

Why the 2025 STS Transfer Guide Redefines Risk, Responsibility, and Reality

Industry News & Trends, Maritime Safety & Compliance

Why the 2025 STS Transfer Guide Redefines Risk, Responsibility, and Reality From Niche Practice to a $1.9 Trillion Reality The global Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer market is no longer a marginal operational niche. It is projected to reach USD 1.9 trillion by 2032, driven by crude oil flows, chemical logistics, and…

16 Dec 25

“Silence on the Bridge” – Decision-Making Under Pressure at Sea – and Why Aviation Handles It Better

Leadership & Culture at Sea, Crew Training & Development, Maritime Safety & Compliance

“Silence on the Bridge” – Decision-Making Under Pressure at Sea – and Why Aviation Handles It Better (Article available on Linkedin) Bridge. Night watch. Routine conditions. No alarms. No emergency. No raised voices. Just light haze and a single contact on the radar. The Officer of the Watch has…

12 Sep 25

Turning the SOLAS PFOS Ban into Your Commercial Advantage

Maritime Safety & Compliance

Turning the SOLAS PFOS Ban into Your Commercial Advantage The January 2026 Deadline is Closer Than You Think The maritime industry operates in a high-stakes environment where regulatory scrutiny is intensifying globally. A single month-long operation by INTERPOL, “Operation 30 Days at Sea 3.0,” recently uncovered a staggering 1,600 marine…

29 Aug 25

Lifting Appliances Under SOLAS 2026: What Every Shipowner Should Know

Maritime Safety & Compliance

Lifting Appliances Under SOLAS 2026: What Every Shipowner Should Know Why Lifting Appliance Safety Can No Longer Be Overlooked At sea, lifting appliances—like cranes, davits, and winches—are used daily to handle cargo, fuel, provisions, and essential operational tasks. Their routine nature, however, masks a harsh reality: lifting operations are among…

26 Jul 25

IMO 11th Session on Implementation of Instruments (2025) – Key outcomes

Maritime Safety & Compliance

IMO 11th Session on Implementation of Instruments (III 11) – Key outcomes Brought to you by Deep Bridge Maritime Consulting — Your Trusted Partner in Maritime Compliance and Safety. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 11) met in London from 21–25 July 2025, addressing…

24 Jul 25

A Comprehensive Guide to Water Ballast Management System in 2025

Practical Guides & Tools, Industry News & Trends, Maritime Safety & Compliance

A Comprehensive Guide to Water Ballast Management System in 2025 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced fundamental changes to the way vessels document ballast water operations. These amendments, which entered into force on 1 February 2025, are not merely a bureaucratic update but a direct response to identified, industry-wide…

A practitioner's guide explaining what is the IMO, with a focus on its key committees like MSC and MEPC.

06 Jul 25

What is the IMO: A Guide to the International Maritime Organization

Maritime Safety & Compliance

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Why the 2025 STS Transfer Guide Redefines Risk, Responsibility, and Reality

“Silence on the Bridge” – Decision-Making Under Pressure at Sea – and Why Aviation Handles It Better

Turning the SOLAS PFOS Ban into Your Commercial Advantage

Lifting Appliances Under SOLAS 2026: What Every Shipowner Should Know

IMO 11th Session on Implementation of Instruments (2025) – Key outcomes

A Comprehensive Guide to Water Ballast Management System in 2025

What is the IMO: A Guide to the International Maritime Organization

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Maritime Safety & Compliance

Why the 2025 STS Transfer Guide Redefines Risk, Responsibility, and Reality

“Silence on the Bridge” – Decision-Making Under Pressure at Sea – and Why Aviation Handles It Better

Turning the SOLAS PFOS Ban into Your Commercial Advantage

Lifting Appliances Under SOLAS 2026: What Every Shipowner Should Know

IMO 11th Session on Implementation of Instruments (2025) – Key outcomes

A Comprehensive Guide to Water Ballast Management System in 2025

What is the IMO: A Guide to the International Maritime Organization

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