Storm Alert: Karl and Lisa Active in Atlantic
Both the tropical storms Karl and Lisa remain active and are moving across the Atlantic Ocean, both staying away from U.S interests, though. But keep an eye on Karl before travelling to Bermuda.
Tropical depression...
MARACAD 2016: A Strategic Platform for Maritime Education and Training Sector
MARACAD 2016 proves to be the strategic platform for the exchange of ideas and opinions concerning the challenges facing maritime education and training sector
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of...
Tug and Barge Solutions to Deliver its Compliance Management through Helm CONNECT
Safety and Compliance solutions provider, Tug and Barge Solutions (TBS), announced its new working arrangement with Helm Operations. The arrangement allows TBS to deliver its safety and compliance management program through Helm CONNECT for...
Finalists Announced for TMS Awards
Finalists shortlisted for the Maritime Standard Awards 2016
An elite panel of judges has been evaluating over the past few weeks to shortlist the finalists for the Maritime standard awards 2016. It was reported that...
[Watch] Human Remains Found at Ancient Roman-Era Shipwreck
Underwater archaeologists have found a 2,000-year-old skeleton belonging to a victim of the famed Antikythera shipwreck from ancient Roman times.
The bones are the latest prize from a treasure trove that has yielded bronze statues,...
Safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Containers
The International Group of P&I Clubs and the shipping line members of the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) have recently produced a new set of guidelines for the carriage of calcium hypochlorite in containers....
How Big Data Can Optimize Global Shipping
The World Trade Organization has clearly acknowledged that the shipping industry is the lifeblood of the world economy, moving 90% of merchandise valued at over $19 trillion in 2014. On the contrary, the forecasts...
Top 3 Emerging Trends to Impact the Global LNG Tanker Market from 2016-2020
Top 3 Emerging Trends Impacting the Global LNG Tanker Market from 2016-2020: Technavio
Technavio’s latest report on the global LNG tanker market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market...
The Future of Ships – Is Hanjin the Shape of Things to Come?
12 shipping companies have announced huge losses in the past quarter. Drewry consultants estimate that the losses in shipping can amount to $10 Billion this year alone. The well-known reasons are a decline in...
Is it Consolidate or Perish Moment in Shipping Industry?
Hanjin collapse aftermath - Rough seas ahead? Some fear global shakeup of shipping industry
Frustrated crews stranded on the high seas. Retailers livid about overdue shipments. Shippers, handlers and others unsure if they’ll ever get...