IMO Conducts Exercise on Maritime Security in Lima, Peru
The IMO conducted a national tabletop exercise on maritime security in Lima, Peru (18-19 September) to support the country to implement the United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004).
Proliferation of weapons:
This resolution imposes binding...
Freighter Collided with Breakwater
On Sep 21, a general cargo ship Micurazan Maru collided with breakwater at Tadaira, Hirado island, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
The vessel was en route to Tadaira while the incident reportedly happened. The vessel suffered...
Two Sailors Die of Suspected Malaria
On September 20, two sailors who were rescued from a sea vessel reportedly died due to suspected case of malaria.
What happened?
Two sailors, a Panamanian and a Filipino both aged 53 years were reported to...
Software Company Joins Hand with CMA CGM Group
India's second largest software services firm Infosys has said it has signed a seven-year pact with French container shipping major CMA CGM Group.
The partnership will simplify and transform CMA CGM's IT applications and...
Pirates can be Blamed for the US Not Adopting the Metric System
A bunch of pirates who lived 224 years ago can be blamed for the United States not adopting the metric system, which is a universal system of measurement that was crucial for every industrialized...
China’s ‘Maritime Silk Road’ a Hotspot for Lightning Strikes
China’s “maritime Silk Road” has become a lightning hotspot, according to a new US study that suggests a link between ship exhaust and thunderstorms at sea.
The joint research project by scientists at the University...
New Import Agreement Strengthens Selektope® Supply to Japan
The inventor of the unique antifouling ingredient Selektope®, I-Tech AB, has responded to strong market demand in Japan by enhancing its local supply chain arrangements, after signing an agreement with well-known chemicals trading company...
New Platform will Revolutionise Ship Chartering
Shipping should adopt new technology platforms for ship chartering and reduce the deluge of data that managers have to process, says Varamar Group founder and chief executive Alexander Varvarenko. During an exlcusive interview, he...
ICS Appoints New Marine Committee Chairman
The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has appointed Mr Martin Cresswell, Technical Director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, as the new Chairman of the ICS Marine Committee.
He succeeds...
Cargo Ship and Tanker Collided in Azov Sea
On September 19, a cargo ship reportedly collided with a tanker in Azov-Don Sea due to less visibility.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Veles’ collided with tanker ‘Volgoneft-210’ in Azov-Don Sea Canal due to restricted visibility.
Pilots...