Trawler Catches Fire Due to Collision
A Taiwanese fishing trawler named “Chin Chun” reportedly caught fire in North Pacific on east off Miyako, Japan. The Japan Coast Guard received distress signal from the fishing vessel. The trawler consisted of 52...
Panama Canal Readies for Surge in Tonnage After Upgrade
The Panama Canal is likely to attract up to 15 percent more tonnage next year after an upgrade which means it can now accommodate gas tankers previously too large to transit, its operator said...
Shipping Firms Call on UN Body to Regulate CO2
Shipping companies from around the world are calling for a framework to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a coalition of firms worldwide, has made the request as...
Marine Environment and Climate to be Considered by the IMO
How can the shipping industry contribute to the Paris Agreement’s goals of reduced global greenhouse gas emissions? This as well as other important issues of the industry are on the agenda as the MEPC...
Confronting the Worst Sea-robbers
by Ramesh Chandran K.P.
"When it comes to marine life, our existence depends upon their existence." - June Stoyer
"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed." - Mahatma Gandhi
Everything we...
IMO Confirms 0.5% Global Sulfur Cap from 2020
At their 70th session (MEPC 70) held in London, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of International Maritime Organization(IMO) has announced that the 0.5 percent global sulfur cap on marine fuel will be implemented...
Dramatic Footage shows Rescue of Schoolgirls
Dramatic footage shows rescue of schoolgirls after they capsize trying to avoid boat
Four rowers were rescued from biting temperatures in the River Thames after they capsized in an attempt to avoid a collision with...
Antarctic Sea becomes World’s Largest Marine Protected Area
An enormous Antarctic bay, home to penguins and killer whales, became the world's largest protected marine area on Friday.
A United Nations body sealed the deal after five years of negotiations, at a meeting in...
Newbuilding Orders are Still “AWOL” in the Shipping Market
Newbuilding orders have gone missing and are Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL), to borrow a popular term, as has been the trend since the start of the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker...
Pollution Particles Damage Blood Vessels, may lead to Heart Disease
Tiny pollution particles produced by vehicle engines and industry are known to worsen heart disease and raise the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests they might also be planting the seeds for...