Amazon Fined Again!
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it is proposing $130,000 in civil fines against Amazon.com Inc for two new violations of shipping products that allegedly violated hazardous materials regulations.
The proposed...
Alert – Fire Extinguisher Failed – Did You Inspect it?
In January 2016, MFAME reported about a fatality due to fire extinguisher explosion. We invite our readers to read it again to be aware of the accident - Click Here.
Here is one more safety...
Glow-in-the-dark Cement Could Soon Light up a City Near You
Researchers from the Michoacan University of San Nicolás de Hidalgo in Mexico have designed a new type of phosphorescent cement which could be used to illuminate pathways or buildings without using electricity. The team took the raw...
Newly Restored 300-year-old French Ship goes on Display
Archaeologists have finished restoring the partial remains of a frigate that was carrying French colonists to the New World when it sank in a storm off the Texas coast more than 300 years ago.
Texas...
Russia Unveils World’s Largest Nuclear Icebreaker
Russia Unveils World’s Largest Nuclear Icebreaker; US plans on Three Heavy and Three Medium Icebreakers
On June 16, Russia floated out the Arktika, which it claims is the “largest and most powerful” nuclear-powered icebreaker in...
[Watch] Launch of the World’s Most Powerful Nuclear Icebreaker
Bulker Aground in Lake Superior
Russia's new Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreaker dubbed "Arktika" was launched from the Baltic Shipyard in Russia's second-largest city of St. Petersburg on Thursday.
Built at the Baltic Shipyard, which belongs...
How to Stay Fit Against Diabetes?
Dr Marcus Brauer, a General Practitioner from one of the Club’s PEME approved clinics in South Africa, provides valuable medical insight into one of the industry’s most concerning medical issues: diabetes.
“Diabetes affects 382 million...
UK P&I and Britannia Clubs Merger Plan Fails
Termination of Merger Discussions Between UK P&I and Britannia Clubs
Since the announcement in February 2016, the Boards of the UKP&I and Britannia Clubs have held discussions regarding a potential merger of the two Clubs.
While...
How Safe are Panama Canal’s Tugs Instead of the Mules?
How Safe are Panama Canal’s Tugs instead of the Mules? - Doubts Allianz
Insurance company Allianz in its briefing examines the risk management impact of this expansion on the maritime industry.
Andrew Kinsey, Senior Marine Risk...
Impact of ECA Regulation on the Shipping Sector
ECA - One Year Later
The use of distillate fuels is currently regarded as the easiest compliance method, both from a technical and financial point of view (86% of the ECA vessels use distillates). LNG...