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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Lack of Sleep Threatens Safety and Readiness

On a deployed Navy ship, a sailor’s day allows little time for sleep. In port, it doesn’t get any easier. The day might start with...

Captain and First Engineer Arrested for Fuel Smuggling

On September 20, captain and first engineer helping to clear oil spill have been arrested on the charges for smuggling fuel. What happened? The vessel ‘Agia...

Oil Tanker Stranded at Coast After Crash

On September 20, an oil tanker was reportedly stranded after it collided with a bulk carrier. What happened? An oil tanker ‘Seatrout’ and bulk carrier ‘Usolie’...