Egyptian Cargo Vessel Capsizes off Safaga Port
Egyptian cargo vessel Taba (3,133 dwt, built 1985) capsized in the Red Sea around 20nm from Safaga Port on Sunday.
The vessel, managed by Lebanon-based...
General Cargo Vessel Runs Aground Off Vietnam
A General cargo vessel Hai Truong 36 (1,013 dwt, built 2002) has run aground on July 5 off the coast of Binh Thuan province, South Vietnam.
The...
“Hercules-2” The Mega-Project Officially Launched
MAN Diesel & Turbo, Wärtsilä and Winterthur Gas & Diesel to collaborate on major, EU-funded project.A major cross-industry initiative led by MAN Diesel &...
7 year-old boy killed in Chicago along with nine others
Chicago witnesses yet another gun violence which had left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded. Amari Brown, a 7 year old boy was...
John Kerry Predicts The Need For ‘Hard Choices’ In Iran Nuclear...
Considering Tuesday as deadline, “hard choices” are to be made if a deal over Iran’s nuclear programme is to be made said US Secretary...
[Watch] DNV GL – Tool for Trim Optimization
In a market where every drop of fuel counts, low-level fuel consumption is a must. But how can precise knowledge about a vessel’s fuel...
[Watch] World’s largest ore carrier arrives in China’s Qingdao Port.
The world's largest iron ore cargo ship has arrived in east China's Qingdao Port. The vessel is one of four large iron ore cargo...
Why I want to become a Captain.
Here is a piece of write-up by an anonymous 10-year old kid explaining why he wants to become a Ship's Captain.What do you think? Source: Unknown.
IMO Launches News Magazine.
International Maritime Organization has issued the second issue of 2015 of its online magazine with a brand new design including a wide range of...
Security Certificate mandatory for all seafarers from 1st July 2015
From 1st of July all seafarers with and without designated duties are required to provide an evidence of having achieved the required standard of...
8 Important Points to consider when you order the new ECA...
Various major bunker fuel suppliers are offering new fuels to meet the new ECA regulations which came into force on 1st January 2015. There...
Female security guard dies after courthouse attack
A female custody officer who was assaulted outside a court while preparing to escort a prisoner between the court and a van parked outside...
Increasing GHG could result in ocean acidification and pose a grave...
The international research team of The Laboratoire d’Océanographie de Villefranche, France is led by Dr Jean-Pierre Gattuso. Their findings indicate that greenhouse gas emissions,...
DMAIB releases its final report on the Drodgen channel collision
The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board ( DMAIB) is an independent investigating body. It investigates maritime accidents with an aim of learning about accidents...
south korea leads in securing ship building orders
The Korean based South Korean Shipbuilders, owned by the Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. have taken the lead by procuring the maximum shipbuilding orders worldwide...
PVI weekly report – June 2015
Protection Vessels International (PVI) is a maritime security company, specialised in providing security teams and escort vessels for merchant ships transiting high risk areas...
Stock Market Manipulation being probed by Chinese Regulator
China’s securities regulator has initiated an investigation to crack down on stock-market manipulation and insider trading after a slump of around 30 per cent...
CO2 emissions poses threat to Marine ecosystems
Scientists have warned that rising CO2 levels has altered the chemistry of the waters and are disrupting the natural balance of marine life. Oceans...
Mastercard Testing Facial Recognition for Making Payments
Mastercard is testing a smartphone app that uses facial recognition to verify online purchases. This test is a part of the company’s grand vision...
[Watch] What are Motor-Rotor Sailing Ships?
https://youtu.be/W1AoPzXeMKwShort sea trade will soon see the introduction of new generation motor rotor sailing ships. 5 partners are cooperating to implement a lightweight design...
