LOGBOOK: STORIES & LESSONS

A serious maritime incident is not just about what happened, but what can be proved. Investigators follow the evidence trail: what was known, who knew it, what was decided, and whether the organisation can reconstruct events accurately. Better information and sound judgement support safer operations long before an investigation begins.

In maritime, a strong AI Integration Specialist is a hybrid operator who protects the value of your investment by managing the transition between technology, people, operating environment and business objective. They ensure AI is not merely launched, but adopted, controlled and trusted in places where it can deliver real operational advantage.

It does not usually start with shouting. More often, it starts with silence. That is where the risk begins. Not in the procedure. Not in the policy. Not in the audit file. In the gap between people

As your vessel moves through warmer or more bioactive waters, marine growth inside cooling systems and around the hull isn’t just a nuisance — it becomes a cost. And unless you have a clear plan, that cost will show up in fuel, maintenance, and negotiating power.

1 Jan 2026, STCW’s PSSR (Table A-VI/1-4) added a new competence: Seafarers must be able to “contribute to the prevention of and response to violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault."

In Part II, we unpack how EEXI, CII, SEEMP and EEOI show up as pain points in daily operations and outline practical, on-board ways to turn them from compliance burden into performance tools.