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Ars Nautica
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Editorial methodology

How our content is produced

We write about equipment and procedures that pass through our hands every day. That is why every article has a specific source, a named author, and a review date.

Who writes the content

All articles are produced under the editorial oversight of Marcin Rosinke – co-owner of Ars Nautica, CEO of RS Marine and partner at Pro Welding. Marcin has been active in the marine and metalwork industry for more than ten years. If an article covers an area handled daily by another member of our team (a marine mechanic, welder, electrician), that person is the author or technical reviewer.

Our sources

Working in a classified industry forces precision. Every guide draws on the same materials we use on the shop floor:

  • Classification society requirements (PRS, DNV, Bureau Veritas) – rules for classification of ships, welding requirements, dry-docking specifications, electrical systems.
  • Manufacturer technical documentation for engines, pumps, navigation systems – service manuals, technical bulletins, recall notices.
  • Polish and European standards for marine welding (PN-EN ISO 3834, PN-EN 1090), fire protection systems, cable penetrations.
  • Our own service records – acceptance reports, commissioning measurements, in-service monitoring of units we handle.

How a single article is built

  1. A question from the floor. Most topics start with a question raised by an actual owner. We write about things we explain in the workshop several times a week.
  2. Industry research. We check what current class requirements and manufacturer experience say on the subject. Exact paragraph numbers and standards are noted for citation.
  3. Outline plus numbers. We build the article around concrete figures and scenarios, not around generic statements.
  4. Review by the working specialist. Someone who performs this type of work daily reads the draft, catches inaccuracies, and adds field experience.
  5. Final verification. Citations and standard numbers are checked, sources are linked, author and review dates are set.

When we update the content

Marine knowledge is not static. Articles describing classification procedures, emissions control systems or legal requirements are reviewed every six months. Articles about specific engines or electronic systems are updated when the manufacturer releases a new bulletin or when a classification society changes requirements.

Every article has a visible "Reviewed on" date – if it is older than six months, treat it with healthy scepticism and, if in doubt, write to us.

Corrections policy

If we find a factual error or one of our readers reports one, we correct it quickly and transparently. The full list of changes that affected the meaning of an article is public – you will find it in the Corrections section.

What we do not do

  • We do not publish LLM-only content without review. We may use tools to draft or research, but every published version passes through a human with industry experience.
  • We do not recommend equipment we have not used or verified in our own work. Manufacturer recommendations on this site come from personal experience, not partner agreements.
  • We do not soften the risk. If something threatens class, fire or sinking, we state it plainly – regardless of marketing consequences.

Found an issue?

Write to marcin@ars-nautica.pl. Every message is read personally. If you flag a concrete error, we correct it and credit you in the corrections log (unless you prefer to remain anonymous).