Coffee time blogs

Coming January 2025, Navguide Solutions is going to start a Podcast series featuring key issues in the industry. Stay Tuned.

Bridge Teamwork does not start and end on the Bridge. This is a ship Master’s take on a few apparently insignificant changes that can greatly affect crew morale and foster Bridge teamwork on board.

The Saturday-evening-call for Fire drills: something all of us, or at least most of us, have been associated with. Well, there are various ways to

VDR Analysis is gaining popularity by the day. A close observation of the ones we had carried out brought out a few very interesting observations about today’s Bridge Team. Here’s our top five.

Improper Garbage Management is a global risk. It is a crucial element of MARPOL that still remains grossly misunderstood, resulting in anything between Port State Detentions to imprisonment. Knowledge of regulations is non-negotiable. In this blog, we explore how to handle Cooking oil on board and the regulatory requirements involved.

Transitioning from the sea to shore, marine professionals often face blurred work-life boundaries, with work extending beyond the typical 9 to 5 hours. It’s crucial to prioritize physical health and fitness, as it significantly boosts mental and emotional well-being, even amidst a demanding career.

Why did Navguide have to exist? Did the world need another company creating maritime training content? Speaking to over two hundred vessel operators, with several people deep within the industry, it became very apparent to us. The larger narrative, like it or not, was, “We spend on training because we have to! Because it is a requirement.”