Explosion At China’s Largest Marine Fuel Facility
An explosion caused fire in a marine fuel manufacturing facility based in Guangzhou, China.
Guangzhou Huahong Oil-Stuff is said to be China’s largest marine fuel manufacturer. They specialise in producing fuel oil of various grades....
Guidelines For The Provision Of Food And Fresh Water
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has jointly issued a Marine Guidance Note that suggests practical tips for keeping food and fresh water for Merchant Ships and Fishing Vessels.UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has jointly...
[WATCH] One Dead as Ship runs aground near Philippines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc_lFtDdkVg
Alam Manis, a Singaporean-flagged bulk carrier ran aground on Friday (17th July 2015). It was reported that the vessel grounded one mile off IIocos Sur, in the Philippines.
Alam Manis, was battered by huge swells...
Oil Slick Near Australian Port City
Bunker spills were detected at the Australian port city of Darwin.Bunker spills were detected at Darwin, the Northern coast of Australia on Wednesday.
The exact cause of the spill remains unknown. It is suspected to have occurred...
[DRONE-Movie] Eurogate Terminals at a glance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc_lFtDdkVg
EUROGATE is Europe’s leading shipping line-independent container terminal operator. Globalisation and ever tougher competition among ports necessitate foresighted decisions, continuous commitment and one hundred percent customer orientation.
The video shows three important terminals of Eurogate...
Train Crash Injures 300, Including Children
Two trains collided with each other injuring 300 near Johannesburg, South Africa. No Fatalities reported .
At 18.30 local time, two trains collided near Booysens station, south of Johannesburg. The incident caused injuries for 300...
Survey Report: Need for Sanitary Products For Women Seafarers On Board
The recent outcome of a health survey conducted by IMHA, ISWAN, ITF & SHS has emphasized on women’s access to sanitary bins on board. Nearly 600 women seafarers took part in this survey....
Piracy And Armed Robbery Increases By 18% In The First Six Months Of 2015
ReCAAP ICS has released a report for the first half of the year (January – June 2015) on the infographics and data of the piracy and armed robbery against vessels. According to the report...
Greek Debt Mounts
Greece reels under a heavy €320bn debt now.
Greece had been substantially assisted twice to sustain the overwhelming debt burden. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said further debt concessions to Greece will be considered only after...
Mitsubishi’s Apology After 70 years For Forced Labor Of WW II POWs
Many Americans were held as POWs during World War II by Japanese. About 500 of them were forced to work in the mines run by Mitsubishi's predecessor company, Mitsubishi Mining Co. It was slavery...