HeyMariner

HeyMariner Magazine

In-depth features, technical analysis and seafarer perspectives. Published monthly — covering technology, regulations, environment and the realities of life at sea.

Publication

Monthly

Issues Published

36 editions

Avg. Read Time

45 min/issue

Subscribers

28,000+

Vol. 3, Issue 6 — June 2026

Decarbonisation at Sea: The LNG vs. Methanol Debate

Environment

The Case for Methanol: Green Fuel or False Promise?

15 min
Technical

Inside a VLCC Conversion: From Bunker to LNG

12 min
Regulations

Port State Control in 2026: Detention Trends

8 min

Vol. 3, Issue 5 — May 2026

ECDIS at 10 Years: What Has the Mandate Actually Achieved?

Safety

ECDIS Incidents: The Real Failure Points

18 min
Navigation

S-101: The Next Generation ENC Standard Explained

10 min
Trade

Red Sea Rerouting: One Year On — The Numbers

8 min

Vol. 3, Issue 4 — April 2026

Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: Industry Response

Security

Armed Guards at Sea: Legal Status by Flag State

14 min
Safety

Understanding NAVAREA III: Mediterranean Warning Zones

9 min
Crew

Crewing Costs in 2026: A Global Comparison

11 min

Regular Columns

The Navigator's Log

by Capt. Sarah Holt

Monthly column on bridge procedures, watchkeeping and modern navigation from an active Master Mariner.

Engine Room Notes

by Chief Engineer M. Okafor

Practical engineering column covering machinery maintenance, troubleshooting and engineering career insights.

Regulatory Watch

by HeyMariner Editors

Summary of new IMO circulars, MSC resolutions, flag state updates and industry guidance issued each month.

Port Agent Report

by Various correspondents

On-the-ground port reports from agents worldwide — delays, infrastructure updates, seasonal conditions.