Seaways January 2025 Newsletter
Free Seaways Article: Running out of room?
In the crowded waters of the North Sea, wind farms, oil exploration and other infrastructure are increasingly constraining the area available for navigation. Maritime Spatial Planning should ensure that enough space remains for safe shipping – but a new report from the Dutch Safety Board suggests more action is needed. Harry Tabak and Raymond Seignette explain the issue, and what action could be taken. Read more here.
Also in Seaways this month
New research suggests some unexpected findings about the best way of maintaining focus on a long, uneventful watch. Henk Hensen explores an interesting phenomenon when turning ships in a tight space. Carole Davies looks at why soft skills matter for seafarers, and how we can teach them. As war risks for shipping continue to be in the news, Chris O’Flaherty looks at how insurance for these areas works, and how high risk areas are defined.
MARS roundup
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