MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology Sending a drone where a rope access technician used to go is not just faster. It changes the economics, the safety profile, and the quality of data you get back. But drone inspection is not a wholesale replacement for traditional methods, and knowing when to use which approach is where […]
maritime technology
What to Look for in a Professional Drone Training Programme for Maritime Operations
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology As drones become embedded in inspection, surveillance, mapping, and emergency response workflows, the quality of training has a direct impact on safety, compliance, and return on investment. For maritime and oil and gas operators, selecting a professional drone training programme is no longer a question of price. It is a […]
Drone Training for Maritime & Oil and Gas Workers: The Business Case for Action
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology Drones are now embedded in day-to-day operations across ships, ports, offshore platforms, refineries, and pipelines. The question for maritime and oil and gas organisations is no longer whether to deploy them. It is whether the workforce is trained to do so safely, legally, and to a standard that holds up […]
How Drones Are Transforming Offshore Inspections
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology Offshore inspections have long carried serious risk to personnel and significant cost to operators. Drone technology is changing both equations, delivering stable, repeatable data from the most hazardous areas of a platform or vessel without halting operations or putting people in harm’s way. By MarineCraft Journal · May 2026 · […]
Automatic Identification System: Types and Working
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology The Automatic Identification System transmits real-time vessel data across VHF frequencies to ships, coastal stations, and satellites, improving situational awareness in congested waterways and supporting search and rescue operations globally. This guide covers how AIS works, what Class A and Class B systems do differently, what data is broadcast, and […]
