Turkish Coastguard Rescues 330 Syrians Adrift In Sea
On Tuesday, 330 Syrians adrift in the Aegean Sea were rescued by the Turkish Coastguard. Their aim to reach Greece seemed to have failed.
The migrants including newborns, children and pregnant women were reported to...
Alarming Pirate activity in South East Asia
The incidences of piracy and hijacking are increasing in Southeast Asia. The prevailing oil demand and thriving black market could be responsible for the maritime attacks in the region.Protection Vessels International (PVI) is...
Worldwide Reminder For Air Emissions
The UK & PI Club has witnessed an increase in the number of members being fined as a result of a breach or alleged breach of Marpol Annex IV Regulations.
As a result, the association...
Port Of Montreal Will Enable Vessels With Cold Ironing
The Government of Canada showed interest in the installation of shore power at the Port of Montreal to reduce marine diesel air emissions thereby improving the local air quality.Shore power is the facility of...
[Watch] Timelapse Video Of Maersk Ship Transiting The Second Lane
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M/V Adrian Maersk, 6000 TEU Vessel, has transited the new expanded Suez Canal. Watch the time-lapse video of Maersk ship, which transits through the new lane of Suez Canal.
On August 6th,...
Withdrawal Of Asthma Inhaler From Market
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has issued a news release about the non-availability of Asthma inhaler on ships. The inhaler was part of essential medicines chests.A news release by DMA has warned the seafarers...
Legionnaires’ Disease Kills 12 In New York
Legionella bacteria cause an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York affecting over 100 and killing at least 12. It is traced on cooling towers in more than a dozen buildings. Legionella spreads through air-conditioning and similar systems. It had spread in the...
Turkish Seafarer Awaits Expulsion
Police have arrested a Turkish seafarer after he failed to return from shore leave at the Australian port of Gladstone in Queensland. The seafarer who is currently under the custody of Australian Border Force...
New Bunker Trader For MXB in India
Mr. Rahul Tiwari, India based bunker trader, has been hired by Matrix Bharat Pte Ltd (MXB). MXB, a joint venture of Matrix Marine Fuels Pte. Ltd., Singapore and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., is India’s second...
El Nino Poses Draft Restriction in Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) proposes a temporary half-foot reduction in maximum draughts of ships passing through the canal due to the “El Nino” effect and would be effective from September 8, 2015.PCA has announced the...