Drone Pilots in the US Will Face Fewer Restrictions From August
Regulations Will Create New Opportunities For Business and Government to Use Drones
On June 21, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned...
Navig8 Clinches $55m Loan!
With the tough market and oil prices being speculated a lot, Navig8 showers some positive news to the tanker industry. Navig8 Chemical tankers has clinched a $55m loan to finance its new buildings which...
V. Ships Wins Qatari Owner Deal
V. Ships Offshore has clinched a new deal where a brand new jack-up lift boat’s technical and crew management will be under Bibby Ship Management. V. Ships Offshore General Manager Mr. Mohan expressed “This...
No More a Boy’s Club: Say Hello to the Female Captains at Sea
In the recent past, the coveted position of the Captain’s seat has been opened up more frequently to women. Regent Seven Seas, Windstar, and Celebrity are the latest major cruise lines to join ranks...
Eagle Bulk Expands Global Presence With New Office in Germany
On Jun 20, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. announced that it will be expanding its global commercial presence with the establishment of a new office in Hamburg, Germany. Eagle Bulk Europe GmbH, which is scheduled...
Hyundai Merchant Marine in Talks with Maersk & MSC!
Korean line Hyundai Merchant Marine is reportedly in negotiations with Maersk and MSC to discuss about joining the 2M alliance.
Korea’s second-largest shipping company is considering joining the 2M Alliance, a vessel-sharing agreement between Denmark’s...
Grounded Bulker Suffers Extensive Damage and Flooding!
Mauritius, a place where honeymooners can be spotted, has witnessed this week something which is really worrisome.
MFAME reported about the mutiny and brawl which caused the bulker to ground on June 18th followed by an...
The Obvious Path for Container Weight (VGM) Compliance!
With the implementation date for new container weighing requirements 7-days away, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Mario Cordero said the time has come for ocean carriers to embrace the obvious solution to achieving...
Fire Forces Tug Boat Crew To Abandon Ship Off Southern Italy
Bulker Aground in Lake Superior
Crew members of a tug boat that was towing a barge in the Italian port of Gioia Tauro were forced to abandon ship, after the tug caught fire. The...
Wan Hai Wins ‘Best Green Shipping Line’ Award
Wan Hai Lines has been presented with the Best Green Shipping Line award at the 2016 Asian Freight Logistics and Supply Chain Awards for its efforts towards achieving sustainable environmental goals.
This particular award is...