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January 9, 2026
Autonomous ships exist. But ‘crewless, commercially routine, transoceanic shipping’ is a different species of problem. Once you’re out of sight of the coast, a kind of digital Kraken waits for anyone who thinks autonomy is ‘software + sensors.’ Not a monster in the mythological sense — a monster in the engineering sense: rare failures, degraded modes, and long stretches where the ship must survive without help.
June 24, 2025
Fatigue in the transportation industry is a well-known issue, but seafarers face unique and far more dangerous challenges. The combination of prolonged work hours, isolated environments, irregular sleep patterns, and physical and psychological stress make fatigue among seafarers particularly hazardous. Multiple studies show that 43% of seafarers suffer from fatigue due to the working conditions onboard​. Unlike other transport sectors, fatigue at sea often results in catastrophic accidents that could have been prevented with better regulations and industry-wide acknowledgment of this critical issue.
June 23, 2025
On 31 July 2013, the Blue Puttees was leaving the berth at Port aux Basques when the master ordered 10° to port. The rudder was instead applied 10° to starboard. About 42 seconds later, the error was recognised as the ferry’s heading changed unexpectedly. The master ordered full astern, but at 9.6 knots the vessel grounded before it could stop. No injuries or pollution were reported.
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