Derek Calloway
Marine engineer turned tech writer with 12 years at sea. Passionate about AI-driven navigation and smart vessel systems. This author is a virtual profile.
Artiklar av Derek Calloway
How Navies Train for Cyber Attacks at Sea
A first-person look at how navies train for cyber attacks at sea, covering OT and ICS networks, standalone exercise rigs, and shipboard recovery drills.
Why Satellite Tracking Matters for Modern Shipping
A first-person view on why satellite tracking matters for modern shipping, covering AIS, satellite S-AIS, dark vessels, spoofing, and RF detection.
What Autonomous Vessels Mean for Crew Safety
A first-person take on autonomous vessels and crew safety, covering IMO MASS degrees, COLREGs collision avoidance, and where humans still matter at sea.
How Drones Are Reshaping Naval Mine Clearance
A first-person look at how drones and uncrewed systems are reshaping naval mine clearance, from MCM USVs to AUV sonar hunting and remote neutralisation.
What ECDIS data really shows after five years
Discover hidden ECDIS data patterns from five years of analysis. Learn what maritime experts overlooked and how it changes navigation safety.
Why ship cybersecurity matters to everyone on board
Modern ships face cybersecurity threats that go beyond IT. Learn why maritime security requires crew awareness and operational expertise to protect vessels.
What port digitalization actually looks like on the water
Discover how port digitalization transforms daily operations at sea. Learn what captains and crew experience on the bridge when modernizing shipping ports.
What smart containers really cost you
Smart containers promise convenience, but hidden costs catch consumers off guard. Learn what manufacturers won't tell you about these devices.
Can Paper-Era Officers Lead a Digital Shift
Learn how to train experienced officers to lead a digital transition from paper charts to modern technology systems effectively.
What broke first when we added IoT sensors
We retrofitted a 12-year-old vessel with IoT sensors and learned what fails first. See real equipment breakdowns and maintenance insights.
Why You Still Need Paper Logs With Digital Ones
Paper logs paired with digital ones offer backup, focus, and reliability. Discover why keeping both systems strengthens your record-keeping.
Why the crew stopped trusting the dashboard
Why our crew stopped trusting the engine room dashboard. Discover the critical issues that forced us to abandon this monitoring system and find better soluti...
When predictive maintenance fails at 3am
Predictive maintenance promises to save time and money, but false alarms at 3am reveal the hidden costs. Learn what went wrong and how to fix it.
How Starlink Really Changed Our Fleet Operations
Starlink transformed our fleet operations in surprising ways. Discover unexpected benefits and challenges we faced implementing satellite internet for business.