Recommended databases

Shipping and Marine Technology

In this guide, we have gathered important resources in the subject of shipping and marine technology.

Databases relevant to your subject area:

Maritime regulations: legislation, publications and documentation (+ codes, circulars, resolutions, conventions and more) from 22 flag states, the EU, the ILO and the IMO including SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW.

Sea-web is a database providing information on ships, shipping companies, and the global maritime industry. It is primarily used for research and analysis in shipping, logistics, and maritime economics.

Information on all aspects of shipping. Daily news updates.Registration needed, use a Chalmers email address.

An online collection of books and other full-text materials and multi-media on how to perform various research methods (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) across the social and behavioural sciences. Includes how-tos for carrying out every step of your research project.

Sjöfartstidningen is an industry journal providing news, analysis, and reports on shipping and maritime technology. Access is limited to Chalmers students and staff.

Research information on Swedish traffic and transport. Produced by Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI).

Useful links: 

Svensk Sjöfart - Swedish Shipowner´s Association

The Swedish Shipping Association is a trade organization with the mission of increasing knowledge about Swedish shipping and promoting the industry's issues both nationally and internationally.

UNCTAD

UNCTAD (the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) is a global organization that promotes trade, development, and prosperity for all. UNCTAD provides reliable and impartial statistics on international trade, investment, and development to inform and improve policy recommendations. UNCTAD also publishes an overview of maritime transport.

VesselFinder

VesselFinder is a vessel-tracking website that uses AIS technology. VesselFinder displays ship positions and maritime traffic in real time, detected by a global AIS network.