Addressing the root causes of piracy: Poverty and lack of economic opportunities in coastal communities 1. Introduction If poverty in coastal communities is one of the key drivers of piracy, the most logical question is to ask why it is that in some places the poor use piracy to improve their income while in others […]

Developing virtual reality and augmented reality training programs for engine room resource management and cargo handling skills Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging technologies that have the potential to transform the way seafarers are trained and assessed. VR and AR can provide immersive and realistic simulations of various scenarios and tasks that […]

Enhancing Search and Rescue Capabilities in West Africa: Exploring Technological Advancements and Regional Cooperation 1. Introduction 1.1. Background 1.2. Significance of Search and Rescue Capabilities in West Africa 2. Technological Advancements in Search and Rescue 2.1. Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery 2.2. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) 2.3. Communication and Data Systems 3. Regional Cooperation in […]