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Article Study: The Application of Automatic Identification System Information and PSO-LSTM Neural Network in CRI Prediction
published on 28 March 2022
Considering that collision accidents happen sometimes, it is necessary to predict the collision risk to ensure navigation safety. With the information construction in maritime and the popularity of automatic identification system applications, it is more convenient to obtain ship navigation dynamics.
Video Queen Mary 2 embarking the Hamburg Pilot
published on 14 February 2021
Video Very descriptive: Piston Effect when entering lock.
published on 10 May 2020
Two new locks were introduced in 2009 for training in the new Panama lock conditions with or without tug(s). This video shows the famous "piston effect" when entering the lock at an impressive speed of 10 knots with a high blockage factor.
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Video Kewatec Pilot 1630 Self-Righting test
published on 17 November 2020
Video Unveil the Pilotboat "Columbia
published on 7 February 2021
Video Pilot Boat
published on 16 June 2025
Video Inside the IMO Maritime Safety Committee | The Nautical Institute
published on 27 August 2026
Title: Inside the IMO Maritime Safety Committee. Subtitle: How Global Shipping Rules Are Made Opening What happens inside the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee and how are global shipping rules really made? This episode takes you behind the scenes during MSC. Full Description: In this episode of Your Voice at the IMO, we go inside the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at the International Maritime Organization, the body responsible for shaping global maritime safety regulations. As...
