An approximated 20,000 Indian seafarers sign on or off merchant vessels all over the world each month. Indian governmental agencies, namely the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
With some major seaports of the world, namely Hong Kong and Singapore, opening up, thousands of seafarers around the world see a faint light of their […]
Færøysund live fish carrier is set to become one of the most environmentally friendly vessels of its kind, thanks to ABB’s power and energy system As […]
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European shipping industry has been working hard to ensure that goods such as food and medical supplies, as […]
As previously reported, European Car Carriers (UECC), jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Lines, signed a contract to construct three new generations […]
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Northwest Innovation Works, Kalama, LLC (NWIW) announced MOL will invest in NWIW and will provide and operate purpose-built next-generation ships […]
Retracing the voyage of its famous 17th-century namesake vessel, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship is set to become one of the world’s first fully autonomous, unmanned vessels […]
Ferry company Stena Line has announced a set of safety measures aimed at ensuring ferry travel is the safest form of public transport. Social distancing, fog […]
The Norwegian ship-owner Eidesvik has built a name as an industry innovator in energy-efficient operations. Smart use of data has been a long-term theme in Eidesvik, […]
Presently, there are thousands of Indian seafarers stuck onboard ships. Consequently, there are thousands at home, awaiting joining instructions from their companies. The seafarers stuck at […]
Amendments to MARPOL Annex II to strengthen, in specified sea areas, discharge requirements for cargo residues and tank washings containing persistent floating products with a high-viscosity […]
NOAA’s effort to recapitalize its aging fleet of research ships took a major step forward with the U.S. Navy’s award of a $178,082,877 contract to Thoma-Sea […]
On 01.01.2021, Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/2188 will enter into force, which will extend the mandate of the European Union Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta for another […]
The Coast Guard medevaced an injured fisherman Wednesday in the Bering Sea, about 80 miles northeast of Dutch Harbor. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew based out […]
To enhance MSC’s services to customers shipping goods between India and Africa, it is announcing a new direct service from India to West Africa, the MSC […]
An investigation report by Bloomberg has revealed the human cost of shipping in the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of cruise ship workers were forced to live in […]
A lifeline for seafarers waiting for crew changes has indeed being thrown by Sri Lanka, which straddles a major shipping lane. It has approved crew changes […]
The New Year started with rather peculiar shipping news as an oil tanker in Iraq has found its hull loaded with explosives. The incident once again […]