Presently, for commercial shipping, the Indian Ocean is arguably the safest ocean on the planet. It remains extremely vulnerable and dependent on international navies maintaining a presence in the Indian Ocean.  The majority of...

Billions of pounds of trade and millions of passengers pass through the Port of Dover which is the busiest ferry port.  It is acquiring the state-of-the-art traffic sensor equipment known as BlipTrack, developed by...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW0_MmEO7o4&feature=youtu.be Pentastar V6 receives a major efficiency improvement for 2016.  The 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 has a 6% better fuel economy, a torque below 3000 rpm jumps nearly 15%.  It is possible by a combination...

European Parliament insists the EU governments to include aviation and shipping in a Global Climate Deal at Paris. The European Parliament's Environment Committee has insisted the Environment Ministers of the 28 EU countries to include...

Accident type : FireVessel name : UASC Mega ship BarzanDate : September 15, 2015Location : 60 miles off Cape FinisterreCasualties : NoneA fire was detected in a hold number 2 on an LNG-ready 18.000 TEU cargo vessel. Immediately, the...

Skuld announces its six month result of USD 9 million. Skuld, the insurance solution provider has hit this positive result with the support and strong contribution from diversification and a benign claims period.Highlights:Continued high-quality...

Accident : CollisionVessels Involved : M/V Venus, Bulk carrier and AMROS, Fishing boatDate : September 14, 2015Location : Off the coast of Malaysia in the South China SeaThe bulk carrier, on its way from Cambodia to Singapore, collided...

Researchers at Alexandria University in Egypt have used membranes containing cellulose acetate powder, produced in Egypt, which filters salt particles and makes it easy to desalinate seawater.  The membrane is easy to fabricate in...

Seacurus, a maritime insurance intermediary company, has launched the seafarer assistance card scheme.  This is with a view to provide claim notification as well as assist seafarers check for insurance coverage while at sea....

Jim McDonough, the Scottish fisherman, has built a 1:40 scale replica of the iconic WWII vessel with the Lego pieces, reflecting his passion for Lego, boats and naval history.Jim McDonough, the Scottish fisherman, has...