The owner of MV Aurora, a 300-foot cruise ship wants to turn it into a wedding venue, but some locals are not convinced, says an article published in CBS Sacramento. What is the plan? The owner...

According to an article published in The Fiji Times, the International Maritime Organisation has reinforced that human resources overseeing ship navigation and the maritime industry need to be well versed with the current developments...

18.3% Seafarers go missing under suspicious circumstances which are likely to be suicides. 5.9% seafarers commit suicide. Most suicidal seafarers are youths of 18-25years of age.  iCALL Platform is launched to help these...

In the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, the International Maritime Organization approved a number of circulars related to the development of E-navigation, says a press release published on their website. What is it? E-navigation...

Argentine energy company YPF has reached a preliminary agreement with the US-based LNG company Excelerate Energy to charter a second LNG carrier to transport Argentine LNG to the global market, reports Rigzone. LNG supply to...

Singapore, to meet the upcoming IMO 2020 sulphur cap regulation, has better positioned itself by having a new larger storage capacity of clean marine fuels, reports Seatrade Maritime News. The joint venture Singapore’s Jurong Port and...

The flaws and the problem areas in the IMO 2020 sulphur regulation is becoming clearer as we are fast approaching the deadline and smaller but significant countries have found ways to disown. A Sea...

Code words of emergencies on a cruise ship are important as other provisions, so that the passengers can be aware of the situation on board. The crew members undergo intensive training on these...

British-flagged ship owned by a Swedish company was seized by Iran last week, putting 23 seamen in trouble. British or American flagged vessels enforce their own safety rules whereas the Caribbean island doesn't...

Around 200 restaurants across the U.S. continue to offer shark fin products, including shark fin soup. Shark fin soup is a traditionally expensive East Asian dish associated with banquets and celebrations. Despite a...