Inmarsat’s First Partner to Offer Full Fleet Xpress Integration
SpeedCast International, a leading global communications and network service provider, is the first Inmarsat partner to integrate the software element of the Fleet Xpress...
Anticipated Volume of Non-tank Vessel Response Plan Resubmissions in 2019
In anticipation of the large volume of NTVRP Resubmissions associated with the first 5-year renewal cycle following the implementation of the Nontank Final Rule,...
Environmental Regulations to Shape Tanker Market
Over the next five years, international environmental regulations will have a major impact on the tanker market, according to a recent report by marine...
A Long Winter for Shipping
As the landlubbers in the Northern hemisphere struggle to cope with extreme weather conditions, shipowners continue to deal with unprofitable markets in most sectors.
The...
DryShips: The Beginning of a Shipping Recovery?
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Summary
DryShips' business strategy depends on buying ships at distressed prices to bet on an eventual shipping recovery.
The Baltic Dry Index...
UK Maritime Wages: Exploitative or Reasonable?
"We need to stop this exploitation,” says Paul Keenan, an inspector with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). “There are people coming here on...
[Watch] Norovirus is Contagious: Easy to Catch but Hard to Get Rid of
Norovirus outbreaks are still increasing nationwide. The contagious disease - also known as the stomach bug, stomach "flu" or winter vomiting disease - is...
[Watch] Car Carrier Fire and Rescue
UK Coastguard is coordinating an incident involving a fire on a car carrier in the English Channel.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
Fire on Car Carrier, UK Coastguard Involved in Coordination Efforts
The UK coast guard has been actively involved in coordinating a fire incident onboard a car carrier since early morning in the English Channel.
What...
More Ship Traffic Warrants Channel Improvements
Experts: More ship traffic warrants channel improvements
Millions of dollars in cargo chugs its way through the Port of Corpus Christi’s waters on any given...