Herodotus’s Egyptian Ship Discovered in Sunken City
The ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote extensively about a ship during his travels to Egypt in 450BC. Now that mysterious Egyptian ship has been...
Ship CO2 Emissions Greatly Reduced by 1% by High-tech Surfaces
Research done by the University of Bonn showcases how ship hulls were coated with special high-tech air trapping materials reduces up to 1% of...
Why Ship Owners Are Reluctant To Help Distressed Colleagues?
Increasing number of shipowners are reluctant to assist in salvage operations during distress.
It has been attributed to an aspect of the law...
How To Get a Cruise Vacation for Pennies on the Dollar?
Who will say NO to take a cruise vacation for nearly free? Is it really possible to get one? "Yes it is," says an...
A Global Issue: Shipping Disputes and Suicides at Sea
Shipping disputes that expose vulnerable seafarers to tedious legal cases that leave them stranded at sea without pay are not exclusive to the UAE,...
Singapore Launches E-bills of Lading Initiative
Singapore launches Pilot of TradeTrust Blockchain Shipping Initiative for the maritime sector through development of electronic bills of lading (EBLs), reports Asia/MiddleEast Maritime Focus.
What...
‘The Ocean’ a Service Provider, Re-imagining Ocean-Based Ecosystem Services
The 'Ocean' is a major service provider for local and global human activities, including transportation, food, and ecosystem services.
Experts stress the...
Unalaska Expects Record-Setting Cruise Season With 20 New Ships!
Twenty cruise ships are ready to be inducted into Unalaska by the end of the cruise season capable of carrying 500 to 700 people.
...
Scrubber Users Fight European Wash Water Proposals
IMO's MEPC has stressed on strict discharge criteria for open-loop scrubbers as a part of European Commission proposal to harmonise regulations governing the...
Finland’s New Gas-Fueled Icebreaker Goes Greener
Finland is the only nation where all ports regularly freeze in winter, meaning icebreakers are indispensable to keep trade flowing.
Finland's new icebreaker,...
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How Indigenous Communities Are Guarding Themselves from COVID19
These Covid-19-free indigenous groups are asking to be left alone, even if it requires that they evoke their ancient laws to ensure their safety,...
