Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI) Shows Agitated And Frustrated Crew
The maritime industry has struggled to do the same with varying levels of success.
The recent spate of events has fired up seafarers to question the levels of risk and reward.
A growing...
Diana Shipping Inc. Inks Time Charter Contract With Koch
Diana Shipping Inc, a global shipping company, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Koch Shipping Pte. Ltd., Singapore, for one of its Newcastlemax...
How The Ukraine Crisis Is Already Hitting Americans’ Wallets?
The price of oil, which has been rising over the past year, hit an eight-year high this week as traders reacted to geopolitical tensions.
Gas prices are likely to surge even further if...
A Hybrid Drone That Combines Flying And Driving Capabilities
A consortium of seven entities from five EU member states has successfully completed the concept of Hybrid UAV-UGV for Efficient Relocation of Vessels (HUUVER) drone. The HUUVER hybrid drone combines the most useful features...
[Podcast] Conversation With CEO of Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Listen to the latest SeaTrade Maritime News podcast, where Carl talks about the manager’s latest acquisition and its relationship with the MPC Group in Germany.
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Fireflies With Infrared Technologies & AI To Inspect Composite Structures
Two Cambridge-based companies, Innvotek and Mapair, have successfully trialled a drone system.
The active thermography module captured variations in surface temperatures of blades when heated, revealing hidden imperfections that are not visible on...
Piracy Incidents Reported In Asia Between 15-21 February
ReCAAP informed that during 15-21 February 22, three CAT 41 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia.
During 15-21 Feb 22, one incident outside Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.
The...
[Watch] Two Black Hawk Helicopters Crash
Around 9:30 a.m. on Feb 22. two black hawk helicopters crashed in Mineral Basin at Snowbird resort. The helicopters were a part of a routine Utah National Guard training, according to Chief Warrant Officer...
Misjudgment During Navigation Led To Grounding Of 20,000+ TEU Boxship
A misjudgment during navigation was the probable cause of the grounding of the 20,568 TEU Container ship off the German island of Wangerooge earlier this month, an investigation has found.
Incident
On 2 February 2022, at...
The 5 Important Unanswered Questions About COVID
President Joe Biden extended President Donald Trump's declaration of a state of emergency on February 18, 2020, as reported by CNet.
A significant risk
A statement from the White House said, "the COVID-19 pandemic continues to...