Dark Vessel Detection Technology for Maritime Protection
Monitoring illegal fishing has long been one of the greatest challenges in ocean conservation. Vast, remote waters make it easy for vessels to operate without oversight, especially those that disable tracking systems to evade detection — the so-called dark vessels. But a groundbreaking new study in the journal Science, which analyzed activity across 1,380 fully […]
Marine Conservation with AI
After decades of negotiation, the United Nations’ High Seas Treaty has finally become a reality. First adopted in 2023, the agreement reached a historic milestone when the required 60 countries ratified it. Its entry into force will provide long-awaited protections for international waters — vast, largely unregulated ecosystems threatened by overfishing, deep-sea mining, pollution and climate change. Covering […]
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 […]
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