The United Nations Security Council is set to evaluate Bahrain’s draft resolution on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain’s Foreign Minister emphasized the need for a unified international response to Iran’s attempts to control shipping routes. Meanwhile, Israel reports significant reductions in Iran’s military resources through targeted operations.
NorthStandard has released a report titled “ETA – Learning from the Data,” based on two years of ECDIS Training Assessment data. Analyzing over 5,000 assessments, it identifies critical knowledge gaps in bridge teams, particularly in handling Electronic Navigational Chart updates and alarms. This initiative, developed with the UK Hydrographic Office, aims to enhance ECDIS proficiency.
Nippon Paint Marine has teamed up with Lloyd’s Register Advisory to evaluate the long-term performance of its FASTAR and AQUATERRAS hull coatings. This collaboration aims to provide shipowners with an unbiased benchmark for coating efficiency, fuel savings, and emissions reduction, using the ISO 19030 standard across various vessel types and operating conditions.
