🎥 Taiwan’s Coast Guard pushing 4 Chinese CCG ships out of restricted waters. The Taiwan Strait right now is seeing thousands of fishing ships operating in the area after a fishing ban was lifted. | NextGen PHDefense

IMO in the Polar Environment: The Polar Code Explained

Polar code course

ICE NAVIGATION Ice navigation is a specialist area of navigation involving the use of maritime skills to determine and monitor the position of ships in cold waters, where ice is a hazard to the safety of navigation.[1] The presence of sea ice requires a ship to exercise caution, for example by avoiding icebergs, slowly sailing through a lead, or by working with an icebreaker to follow a course through the ice to a destination.[2] Additionally ships must also deal with the extreme cold of the cli

🚢 Breaking Through the Ice: Exploring Icebreaker Ships ❄️ Icebreakers are specialized vessels designed to navigate through icy waters, clearing paths for other ships. They play a vital role in industries such as shipping, fishing, and scientific research. 🌟 What Makes Icebreakers Special? ✅ Reinforced Hull: Built with strengthened hulls to break through thick ice. ✅ Powerful Propulsion: Equipped with powerful engines (diesel or nuclear) to crush ice barriers. ✅ Ice-Clearing Systems: Features l