Cargo Ship Runs Aground on North Coast of St. Eustatius

On August 11, an inter-island cargo vessel MV Sirena ran aground on the northern coast of the island of St. Eustatius . The vessel...

Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships

Understanding Cyber Incidents The immensely popular saying ‘every issue has its plus(es) and minus(es)’ is applicable to the field of modern connectivity and electronics.  Just...

MARACAD 2016 Speakers Identify Training Targets

Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority – Land...

‘Left for Dead’: Hungry Cargo Ship Crew Abandoned Off Gladstone

On August 12, a China-bound cargo ship found stranded with 20 Chinese crew members off the Queensland coast since July 19, and have not...

On board Compatibility Testing – It is More Important Now than...

There have been days when charterers and ship managers were worried about increase in fuel consumptions.  Today with such low oil prices, and especially bunker...

9 Healthy Snacks That Prevent Overeating

If you can’t wait for your next meal, these foods are adept at muffling your hunger Some experts say the whole concept of “healthy snacking”...

Megatrends in Ocean Freight

By Peter Moore Ship owners are investing in optimization, but now the shipper has a role to play in helping an operator innovate by adjusting...

[Watch] Dare to be Different – Be Innovative with Your CSR

Capt. Rajesh Unni spoke on the innovations that have been transformational and can be replicated; technologies, products and approaches that have stood the proof...

Three Historic Shipwrecks Given Protected Status

Two-century-old shipwreck to emerge from sea at Devon beach By PA Historically important wrecks give clues to Britain's trading past The shipwrecks of a medieval fishing boat...

Run Away Cruise Ship Hits 3 Vessels in Boston Harbor

On August 13, a small cruise ship allided over three other boats. The U.S. Coast Guard said the Regency was full with passengers when...