Alphabet The New Conglomerate Of Google

A massive corporate overhaul separates Google’s core business from its research divisions with a new holding company, Alphabet.  An overall corporate restructuring where Alphabet...

New Updates On IHM Guidelines

The Inventory of Hazardous Materials(IHM) is an inventory of materials present in a ship’s structure, systems and equipment that may be hazardous to health...

Turkish Coastguard Rescues 330 Syrians Adrift In Sea

On Tuesday, 330 Syrians adrift in the Aegean Sea were rescued by the Turkish Coastguard.  Their aim to reach Greece seemed to have failed. The...

Alarming Pirate activity in South East Asia

The incidences of piracy and hijacking are increasing in Southeast Asia. The prevailing oil demand and thriving black market could be responsible for the...

Worldwide Reminder For Air Emissions

The UK & PI Club has witnessed an increase in the number of members being fined as a result of a breach or alleged...

Port Of Montreal Will Enable Vessels With Cold Ironing

The Government of Canada showed interest in the installation of shore power at the Port of Montreal to reduce marine diesel air emissions thereby...

[Watch] Timelapse Video Of Maersk Ship Transiting The Second Lane  

VIDEO: EMBED PLS -  M/V Adrian Maersk, 6000 TEU Vessel, has transited the new expanded Suez Canal.  Watch the time-lapse video of Maersk ship, which...

Withdrawal Of Asthma Inhaler From Market

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has issued a news release about the non-availability of Asthma inhaler on ships. The inhaler was part of essential...

Legionnaires’ Disease Kills 12 In New York

Legionella bacteria cause an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York affecting over 100 and killing at least 12.  It is traced on cooling towers in more than a dozen buildings.  Legionella spreads...

Turkish Seafarer Awaits Expulsion

Police have arrested a Turkish seafarer after he failed to return from shore leave at the Australian port of Gladstone in Queensland.  The seafarer...