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Seasickness is not only unpleasant; it is a serious risk to operations on board. Especially in rough conditions, the percentage of sick crew can rise quickly. This means fewer people available for work, more pressure on the rest of the team, and risks to operational continuity. But what if you could see it coming in advance? And even prevent it? This is one of the smart solutions Aldwin Schroot and his company TechBinder work on every day. “With the right data, you can show as an employer that you truly take care of your people.”

Sebastiaan Jansen knew what he wanted from an early age. At just twelve years old, he left for the boarding school for skippers in Rotterdam, where he followed a training program to become a deckhand. After several years at sea, he completed his studies to become a maritime officer and worked for companies including Amasus. Ultimately, though, he chose inland shipping. “I didn’t want to be away from home for three months at a time. Inland shipping fits my life better.”

For Lüftner Cruises, safety on board is not a checkbox – it’s a core value. That’s why they continuously invest in innovative technologies that support their captains and protect passengers and crew. A recent example of this is the installation of Bridgescout® on the Amadeus Cara, one of the newest and most advanced ships in

For captain Nico Schaart, Bridgescout® has become as natural as his steering wheel. With over 40 years of experience in inland shipping — much of it spent on tankers — he now primarily transports hazardous materials. “It’s a field that takes you to all kinds of places, and bridges are rarely generous in height,” he

Inland shipping is getting busier, and the margin for error is shrinking. Modern vessels navigate an infrastructure that has barely kept pace with their increasing size. For Captain Thierry van Steen of Vans Trans GMBH, that was reason enough to invest in technology. With Bridgescout® on board, he experiences every day how smart automation contributes