According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, as of September 31, 2021, there were 180 U.S. flag vessels in the oceangoing self-propelled fleet of 1,000 gross tons and above. This fleet includes 79 privately-owned vessels that are engaged in international trade and 101 vessels that are either owned or operated by the U.S. government or […]
Maritime Transport Challenges in the Digital Age. The maritime transport industry, which has been the backbone of global trade for centuries, is currently undergoing a profound transformation in the digital age. As digital technologies continue to evolve and reshape the way businesses operate, the maritime sector is not immune to the challenges and opportunities that […]
I came across a diary maintained by a mariner that spoke about the hardships and the agony the seafarer goes through being away from home for long periods of time. He had everything written from his point of view, somewhere I felt that this officer didn’t understand that his wife faced the same and much […]
