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DeepDraft Conversations
DeepDraft Conversations explores ship operations, seamanship, maritime risk, and the systems that govern modern shipping. Grounded in real bridge experience and professional practice, these episodes are intended for Masters, officers, operators, and serious observers of the maritime domain.
Episodes
DeepDraft ConversationsThe Flag of Convenience Myth: PSC Data & Ship Management Accountability
Captain, this is because of the flag”.For decades, the term “Flag of Convenience” has functioned as shorthand for substandard shipping and elevated operational…
DeepDraft ConversationsDeepDraft Weekly Brief: Master Liability in the EEZ and Global Tanker Market Shifts (Mar 1, 2026)
In this episode of the DeepDraft Weekly Maritime Brief (March 1, 2026), Capt. Raghu Sharma unpacks the escalating legal exposures facing ship Masters today.Our…
DeepDraft ConversationsWho REALLY Has the "Conn"? Master vs. Pilot in Maritime Law
Does a marine pilot ever truly take "the Conn" of a merchant vessel? If you believe they do, you might be falling for a dangerous myth that could cost you your…
DeepDraft ConversationsArrested at Sea: AIS Spoofing, SAR Tech, and the "Dark" Fleet
Are ship Masters safe from domestic laws when operating 100 miles offshore? Many maritime professionals still treat the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as an…
DeepDraft Conversations2026 IMO Amendments: Navigating the New STCW, SOLAS, and MARPOL Standards
As of 1 January 2026, a coordinated set of IMO amendments has entered into force, significantly altering compliance expectations across the global fleet. In…
DeepDraft ConversationsWhen GPS Goes Dark: Steering a 300,000-Ton Beast Through the Persian Gulf
What do you do when the world’s most advanced navigation technology fails in one of the most volatile regions on Earth?In this episode, we dive into a…
DeepDraft ConversationsThe Invisible Crisis: Why Cadets Vanish at Sea
When a cadet disappears, the maritime industry often retreats behind administrative classifications that narrow the scope of inquiry. On paper, the system…
DeepDraft ConversationsThe Mystery of the Missing Bulbous Bow: Ship Design in the Age of Slow Steaming
Have you ever looked over the side of a 340-meter mega-ship and noticed something was missing? In this episode, we investigate a real-world maritime mystery: a…
DeepDraft ConversationsThe Oil Endurance: Why the "Energy Transition" is Actually "Energy Addition.
As a maritime or energy professional, are you chasing slogans or following the cargo? Twenty-five years ago, the industry was told gas was the only future, yet…
DeepDraft ConversationsThe Silence That Follows: Addressing the Crisis of Cadet Deaths at Sea
In this episode, we dive deep into a disturbing trend within the shipping industry: the rising number of deaths and disappearances among young seafarers. While…
DeepDraft ConversationsSCAMIN in ECDIS
If SCAMIN confuses your bridge team, you are not alone.The issue is bigger than most people…
DeepDraft ConversationsWhy Navigators Heard Geometry When the World Heard Politics
Donald Trump’s remark about Greenland triggered instant ridicule. Most reactions framed it as a real-estate impulse or political theatre.From a navigator’s…