7 year-old boy killed in Chicago along with nine others

Chicago witnesses yet another gun violence which had left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.  Amari Brown, a 7 year old boy was...

John Kerry Predicts The Need For ‘Hard Choices’ In Iran Nuclear Talks

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...

[Watch] DNV GL – Tool for Trim Optimization

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...

[Watch] World’s largest ore carrier arrives in China’s Qingdao Port.

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...

Why I want to become a Captain.

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. 

IMO Launches News Magazine.

International Maritime Organization has issued the second issue of 2015 of its online magazine with a brand new design including a wide range of...

Security Certificate mandatory for all seafarers from 1st July 2015

From 1st of July all seafarers with and without designated duties are required to provide an evidence of having achieved the required standard of...

8 Important Points to consider when you order the new ECA Fuel

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

Female security guard dies after courthouse attack

A female custody officer who was assaulted outside a court while preparing to escort a prisoner between the court and a van parked outside...

Increasing GHG could result in ocean acidification and pose a grave threat to fishing

The international research team of The Laboratoire d’Océanographie de Villefranche, France is led by Dr Jean-Pierre Gattuso.  Their findings indicate that greenhouse gas emissions,...