Discovery of a rare system of five stars
The discovery of a rare system of five connected stars is another feather in the cap for the astronomers. The findings were presented at the UK National Astronomy Meeting in Llandudno.The unusual system lies...
World Health Organisation Self Evaluates To Handle Health Crisis
A report commissioned by WHO itself finds deficiencies in the organization's capacity and culture to deal with global health emergencies.
The Ebola crisis proves that World Health Organization (WHO) acted very slowly to get...
Car Crash Victims May Have Lain For Three Days
Police failed to follow up a car crash case reported to them three days earlier. An investigation is being carried out into the incident which led to the death of the driver and a...
Crew On board Cambodian Vessel Rescued
Ten crew members on board a Cambodian vessel were rescued after a ship sank off Phuket, Thailand.
The vessel, Sinaran Andaman was unable to anchor due to engine failure. The vessel’s communication network also failed at...
14 Critical Points to Know When You Co-mingle (blend) Two Fuels
When it comes to internal oil transfer or bunkering of fresh fuel, it is inadvertent that some mixing of two different fuels will happen. If the vessel’s endurance is not adequate, at times ship’s...
Syrian Crisis Deepens as Number of Refugees Passes Four Million
A report by United Nations agency has confirmed the Syrian crisis as the world's single largest refugee crisis. More than four million Syrians who constitute a sixth of the population, have fled to neighboring...
Ports of Marseille Fos and Port Miami renew their twinning agreement after 14 years.
France’s Port of Marseille, controlled by the Marseilles Fos port authority, is one of the oldest seaports and one of the busiest oil ports. It handles oil and bulk liquids, and bulk solids such...
Uber Takes To Sea Transport In Istanbul
Uber has taken public transport to a new level with the launch of its boat service in the Turkish capital Istanbul. This is expected to ease Istanbul’s infamous road congestion.
A mobile app can be...
Kongsberg Maritime gets DNV-GL certification for three of their engine room simulator models.
Kongsberg Maritime provides innovative technological solutions for the maritime sector including offshore, subsea and naval sectors. With global operations, sales and services in 20 countries, Kongsberg Maritime is headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway. Kongsberg Maritime...
Maersk Orders $ 1.1 Billion Boxships From Hyundai
Nine 14,000 TEU boxships have been ordered by Maersk Line from Hyundai Heavy Industries. This deal is worth $ 1.1 billion.
Mr Soren Toft, COO Maersk and Mr Sam H. Ka of Hyundai Heavy Industries...