Possible ARISTA Identification Changes the Narrative A reported container ship grounding in the Strait of Hormuz has taken on greater significance after maritime intelligence suggested the incident may involve the sanctioned container ship ARISTA (IMO 9348493). The latest findings indicate the vessel may have been aground for several months, raising […]
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Navigation & Communications Sub-Committee (NCSR 13) Wraps Up â Here’s What Changes for Ships The IMO’s Navigation, Communications, Search & Rescue Sub-Committee met 22â26 June 2026, pushing forward three big shifts at sea: next-gen electronic charts, a slow move to digital VHF, and a new digital safety broadcast system. Most […]
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Modern ships sail through oceans guided by invisible constellations. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including GPS, power everything from ECDIS and AIS to radar overlays and autopilot. These systems have turned navigation into a near-symphony of precision. But lately, that orchestra has started hitting the wrong notes. Recent advisories from […]
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