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Over the last decade dry bulk ship-to-ship (STS) has evolved, but without the dedicated guidance infrastructure to support operations. Up until April 2026 guidance for these operations was drawn from …

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This new handbook from ChemServe and Witherby Publishing Group sets out best practice for cargo tank cleaning operations, including methods, equipment, safety routines and how each operation should be …

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Safe and efficient navigation through the English Channel, Dover Strait and Southern North Sea depends on thorough preparation. With some of the highest traffic densities in global shipping, bridge te …

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Designed for Maritime Students and Training Institutions: Witherby Connect Study – Chief Mates and Masters Bundle  We recently introduced a new way of optimising Witherby Connect,&nbs …

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More than a year has passed since the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention’s D-2 discharge standard became fully applicable to all ships. T …

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Reported piracy attacks on shipping increased by 50% in the first half of 2025, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) (Tradewinds, 2025).   Indian Ocean – Somali Piracy Resur …

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