MAN Diesel & Turbo, Wärtsilä and Winterthur Gas & Diesel to collaborate on major, EU-funded project. A major cross-industry initiative led by MAN Diesel & Turbo, Wärtsilä, and Winterthur Gas & Diesel, to develop basic...

Chicago witnesses yet another gun violence which had left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.  Amari Brown, a 7 year old boy was one among the casualties.  According to police, the boy succumbed...

Considering Tuesday as deadline, “hard choices” are to be made if a deal over Iran’s nuclear programme is to be made said US Secretary of State John Kerry. Mr. Kerry cautioned that the two sides...

In a market where every drop of fuel counts, low-level fuel consumption is a must.  But how can precise knowledge about a vessel’s fuel consumption be obtained and turned into profit? ECO Assistant is a...

The world's largest iron ore cargo ship has arrived in east China's Qingdao Port. The vessel is one of four large iron ore cargo ships that the China Mining Transportation Corporation has taken control...

Here is a piece of write-up by an anonymous 10-year old  kid explaining why he wants to become a Ship's Captain. What do you think?   Source: Unknown.  

International Maritime Organization has issued the second issue of 2015 of its online magazine with a brand new design including a wide range of topics as follows: IMO Secretary-General Sekimizu speaks about the need to...

From 1st of July all seafarers with and without designated duties are required to provide an evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence in security-awareness.  This will be checked by the Port...

Various major bunker fuel suppliers are offering new fuels to meet the new ECA regulations which came into force on 1st January 2015.  There are at least 8 to 12 suppliers who are offering...

A female custody officer who was assaulted outside a court while preparing to escort a prisoner between the court and a van parked outside in central London has died. Lorraine Barwell, 54, was the first...