How the Edmund Fitzgerald Changed Maritime Domain Awareness
It has been 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald vanished beneath the waves of Lake Superior. This event not only shocked the Great Lakes shipping community but also exposed profound gaps in maritime domain awareness (MDA) at the time. In 1975, commercial vessels still sailed largely without real-time weather intelligence, satellite tracking, integrated communication systems, […]
What is AIS? Overview and Applications
The term AIS (Automatic Identification System) is now central to modern maritime operations. Whether you are a ship owner, port authority, or terminal operator, understanding how AIS works is of great importance. This article explains “what is AIS?”, how it functions, its regulatory context, its practical uses, and why it matters. Key takeaways AIS defined: […]
Panel Recap: How Port Technology and Collaboration are Driving Efficiency
The maritime industry is entering a new era—one driven by data, AI and collaboration. During a recent Capital Link webinar, “Smarter Shipping with OCIANA: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Sustainability,” experts from across Canada’s marine supply chain came together to discuss how innovation in port technology can unlock smarter, greener, and more coordinated shipping. Panel participants […]
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® […]
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 […]
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