Pirates Maximising Ransoms by Targeting Larger Vessels With Crew Access
According to a Lloyd's List report, West African gangs are extracting $30,000 to $50,000 per kidnapped crew member from insurance companies. This is because pirates are running out of time and they need immediate...
Master’s Quick Thinking Saves Ship from Difficult Situation!
The master controlled passenger ro-ro ship’s positioning with propulsion and anchor, until the ship finally, berthed alongside pier, as smoothly as if assisted by tugs, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Ferry NORDNORGE entered Bodo harbor, Norway,...
[Watch] Level 4 Volcano Alert for Days, Thousands in Distress
Philippines authorities warn that a "hazardous eruption" is possible "within days", reports BBC News.
Lava began seeping out
A volcano in the Philippines has begun spewing lava, as authorities warn that a "hazardous eruption" is possible...
IMO’s Crucial Steps Towards the Digital Transformation of Certificates
Safebridge alongside CIRM presented the concept of e-certificates for the maritime industry, during the IMO NCSR Sub-Committee 7th Session, says an article published in Safety4Sea.
Concept of e-certificates
January 16th, 2020, marked an important date as...
USCG Alerts Operators To Act on Recently Identified Security Flaws
The U.S. Coast Guard alerts maritime stakeholders and operators to address those recently-identified security flaws, reports Safety4Sea.
Identified security flaws
As the Microsoft released software fixes to address 49 vulnerabilities, the U.S. Coast Guard alerts maritime...
[Watch] IMO 2020 – Cleaner Shipping for Cleaner Air
This video is on the global regulation that substantially reduces harmful sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions from ships from 1 January 2020, bringing significant benefits for both human health and the environment.
Disclaimer: This video is...
Supplies of IMO Compliant Shipping Fuels on a Rise
IMO rule requires ships to use fuels with a sulphur content of no more than 0.5%, down from 3.5% before.
Refiners around the world have responded by boosting VLSFO production.
With adequate supply...
AUTOSHIP Project Receives $22 Million Grant from EU Program
The AUTOSHIP project has received $22 million as a part of the EU research program.
It is a collaboration between Kongsberg and Norway’s research organization, SINTEF, several European partners, and the Research Council...
Maersk To Concentrate on ‘Cold Chains’ To Boost Land Transportation Business!
As a part of its strategy, Maersk plans to focus more on cold storage rather than transportation.
In 2018, the ocean transport business accounted for almost 80% of core earnings.
Compared to the...
World’s Leading Dry Bulk Panamax Pool Created
Marubeni and Klaveness create the world's leading Panamax Pool.
Data insights and analytics will be the main driver for decision making and positioning of the pool vessels.
The venture with a fleet of...