[Watch] World’s Longest Sea Chase of a Poaching Vessel

On January 8 2015, the Sea Shepherd ship, Bob Barker, marked the 22nd day of its pursuit of the Interpol-listed poaching vessel, Thunder.  In...

How Pure is the Beer in Germany?

By Noah Lederman Some drinkers might choose their beer on the fruity flavour or the promise of a hint of spice. But while including pumpkin...

Is Ballast Water Management Convention on the Back Burner ?

The installation timeframe for the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention has been thrown back into uncertainty after fresh proposals at the IMO Marine Environment...

How Wärtsilä Can Help Meet New Global Sulphur Cap?

Wärtsilä well positioned to assist marine sector meet new global sulphur cap The IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) has agreed to implement the global...

Ship Inspection in the Future

A survey is to create enhanced safety on board the vessel In recent years, the Danish Maritime Authority has developed the way in which surveys...

Cyber Security Essential than Autonomous Shipping!

Maritime Big Data: Demand for Connectivity Standards The International Maritime Organization (IMO) needs to set standards for the communication connections between ship and shore or...

Shipyards Plan to Shut Down around 23 percent of Docks

Ailing shipbuilders are planning to close around 23 percent of their docks for the next two years while shedding 32 percent of their workforce....

Playing Defense Saves Japanese Shipping Companies

Japan seeks shelter from Riptides of the massive shipping industry On Monday, the shipping industry woke to the news that Japan’s three biggest shippers--Nippon Yusen...

Is it Merge or Perish Times for Shipping?

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world’s largest container line, said mergers like the combination of its three main Japanese rivals provide relief to...

Intellian Appoints New General Manager to Lead Business in Americas

Intellian has appointed industry veteran Edward Joannides to take the helm of its Americas business unit as General Manager.  Joannides’ experience in both the...