Ship Grounding – Causes, Impacts, and Lessons from Recent Incidents
On March 23, 2021, the container ship Ever Given wedged itself across the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s busiest maritime arteries for nearly a week. More than 300 vessels were delayed, global supply chains were disrupted, and insurers faced billions of dollars in claims. This single ship grounding highlighted the fragility of the […]
Arctic Passage: Balancing Risk and Reward in Shipping
Source: Canadian Coast Guard In September 2025, the Dutch-flagged cargo vessel MV Thamesborg grounded in the Franklin Strait while transiting Canada’s Northwest Passage. Although the incident did not result in injuries or environmental damage, it highlights the operational and strategic challenges associated with navigating the Arctic passage. Source: Location of grounded general cargo vessel Thamesborg, OCIANA® The […]
GSTS awarded contract to Operationally Test Advanced AI Platform to enhance Predictive Maintenance of Military Systems
Le français suit MONTRÉAL, Sept. 10, 2025 /CNW/ – Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a Maritime AI company, is excited to announce it has been awarded a contract through the Government of Canada’s Department of National Defence’s, Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program, for further advancement of its latest solution OCIANA® Predictive Maintenance (OPM). OCIANA® is […]
What PM Carney’s Investment in Ports Could Mean to Canada
Canada’s Prime Minister Carney recently announced a commitment to trade diversification through port infrastructure. The announcement specifically pointed to the redevelopment of the Port of Churchill, Manitoba, and the potential approval of the long-awaited Contrecoeur terminal at the Port of Montreal. We recently spoke with Andrew Black, Director of Supply Chain Solutions at GSTS, to […]
The Future of Maritime Safety: Embracing Advanced Technologies
In an era where global trade hinges on the smooth and safe operation of maritime activities, the importance of maritime safety cannot be overstated. As the industry navigates the challenges of dynamic environments, recent advancements in maritime technology have begun to revolutionize this domain, making it now possible to anticipate and address potential threats with […]
OCIANA®: Facilitating Data Exchange and Agnostic Integration based on International Standards
OCIANA® is a maritime intelligence platform, which enables the supply chain industry with robust capabilities to inform decision-making and optimization of shipping operations, ranging from synoptic reporting of vessel intelligence, to planning and optimization support, through to environmental considerations. OCIANA® delivers these capabilities both through an interactive web-based tool, and as Data as a Service […]
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