Boozy Captain Suspended From Duty
An inebriated captain of a chemical tanker has been slapped with a fine and 4-month suspension.The chemical tanker, M/T Quercianella, owned by Navigazione de Cabatoggio of Italy was transporting 11,000 tons of petroleum...
Rogue Wave – Sailor’s Scary Story
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Not all the waves occur with the signs known to us. The above video shows the occurrence of a Rogue wave.
Rogue Wave, also known as the monster wave, forms even out of thin air...
Wilhelmsen Ships Service To Provide Safety Services To Thome Ships Worldwide
Thome Ship Management, a Singapore-based company provides all integrated shipping services under one roof. They serve from agency to technical consultancy and include offshore oil and gas structure management. Their clientele is primarily from...
A Wave Of Violent Deaths Rocks Manaus Of Amazonas
Manaus is the capital of Amazonas State in Brazil. It is also one of the host cities for 2014 World Cup and will host football matches during the 2016 Olympic Games. The city registers...
Greek Reforms Hang On MPs’ Votes
Greece faces a serious financial crisis but had cleared its overdue debt repayments of €2.05bn (£1.4bn). It gears itself to face the next major deadline of 20 August, when it must pay €3.2bn owed...
Cargo Ship Crashes Into Bosphorus Strait Villa
The Bosphorus Strait has been shut for the transit traffic after a cargo ship ran into a villa due to rudder malfunction causing significant damage.A dry cargo ship, identified as Majed and Randy, flagged...
Apple Enjoys An Amazing Third-quarter
Apple has posted a record third quarter as soaring demand for iPhones sent profits higher.Apple proves its mettle as the technology giant by selling 47.5 million iPhones. It is an amazing annual increase of...
Vladivostok Established As Free Port By Russia
To regulate relations arising from the establishment and operation of the Vladivostok free port, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law.Russian law states the following:Vladivostok free port is a part of Primorye Territory
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Sea Weather Forecasting System By Hyundai Heavy Industries-KIOST
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder has released a statement that it has jointly developed the “Sea Weather Forecasting System” with Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST).
Sea Weather Forecasting System,...
US Shale Gas To Solve Europe’s Energy Crisis
Shale gas is a natural gas, trapped within shale or limestone formations which are perceived to be significant contributor to the worldwide energy supply.
A study released by the Baker Institute of Public Policy at...