Inmarsat Signs Radio Holland Service Agreement to Meet Demand Surge for Fleet Xpress
Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed a service and installation agreement with Radio Holland to support strong customer demand for rapid migration from Ku-based XpressLink to Fleet Xpress...
Inmarsat’s First Partner to Offer Full Fleet Xpress Integration
SpeedCast International, a leading global communications and network service provider, is the first Inmarsat partner to integrate the software element of the Fleet Xpress Network Service Device into its Fleet Xpress offering.
This allows third...
Anticipated Volume of Non-tank Vessel Response Plan Resubmissions in 2019
In anticipation of the large volume of NTVRP Resubmissions associated with the first 5-year renewal cycle following the implementation of the Nontank Final Rule, the Coast Guard Vessel Response Plan Program encourages vessel owner/operators...
Environmental Regulations to Shape Tanker Market
Over the next five years, international environmental regulations will have a major impact on the tanker market, according to a recent report by marine transport advisors McQuilling Services, LLC.
In its latest Tankers Industry Note,...
A Long Winter for Shipping
As the landlubbers in the Northern hemisphere struggle to cope with extreme weather conditions, shipowners continue to deal with unprofitable markets in most sectors.
The excess supply of ships continues to face no growth in...
DryShips: The Beginning of a Shipping Recovery?
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Summary
DryShips' business strategy depends on buying ships at distressed prices to bet on an eventual shipping recovery.
The Baltic Dry Index as been on a ten day recovery, but shipping-based equities...
UK Maritime Wages: Exploitative or Reasonable?
"We need to stop this exploitation,” says Paul Keenan, an inspector with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). “There are people coming here on £2-3 an hour, which is outrageous.”
His upset is driven by...
[Watch] Norovirus is Contagious: Easy to Catch but Hard to Get Rid of
Norovirus outbreaks are still increasing nationwide. The contagious disease - also known as the stomach bug, stomach "flu" or winter vomiting disease - is bringing suffering to millions of families and even obliging some...
[Watch] Car Carrier Fire and Rescue
UK Coastguard is coordinating an incident involving a fire on a car carrier in the English Channel.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...
Fire on Car Carrier, UK Coastguard Involved in Coordination Efforts
The UK coast guard has been actively involved in coordinating a fire incident onboard a car carrier since early morning in the English Channel.
What happened?
UK Coastguard was notified of a fire on board the...