Viking celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic, the world’s largest online cruise resource. In the 2018 Editors’ Picks Awards, Cruise Critic hhonouredViking with five awards in […]
Evolution not revolution. Autonomous and remote-controlled ships are being trialled but seafarers, for now, remain indispensable to safe shipping. These were key takeaways from a special […]
In an industry first, ABS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) to create a new facility dedicated to […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (the “Company”), a leading global cruise company operating the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, announced […]
NYK signed a long-term contract with Total Gas & Power Chartering Limited (TGPCL),* a subsidiary of Total, a leading oil and energy company headquartered in France. […]
The easy-open casing design of GE’s LM2500 and LM6000 family of marine gas turbines simplifies onboard maintenance and repair that can save navies millions of dollars […]
Seizing the opportunity to utilise the UK’s diverse range of ports for short sea shipping was the topic of the British Ports Association’s coastal shipping seminar […]
UV ballast water treatment offers many advantages over electrochlorination. Yet there are also substantial differences between UV solutions. A growing number of customers, including MSC Cruises […]
Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) Thailand has been recognized as the recipient of the 2018 Best Container Liner Award sponsored by the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC). […]
Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (Höegh LNG) took delivery of Höegh Gannet, its ninth floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU). Höegh Gannet has a regasification capacity of […]
Jotun, a world leading provider of marine coatings, announces the launch of Hull Skating Solutions (HSS), a break-through in proactive cleaning, offering shipowners an always clean […]
The final voyage of Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker RSV Aurora Australis departs Hobart for sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. Image Credits: antarctica.gov.au The ship’s last trip south, after 31 […]
The Minister of State (I/C) for Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate tomorrow the 5 projects completed under JNPT at JNPT Mumbai. […]
Neptune Pacific Line (Neptune) announced it has acquired Pacific Direct Line (PDL) from PDL’s parent holding company, Pacific International Lines (PIL). The combined business will seamlessly […]
The technology group Wärtsilä and PSA Marine have successfully completed initial sea trials for the “IntelliTug” project. The PSA Polaris, a harbour tug owned and operated […]
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) article sets out some general guidance for members, mostly relying on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) and Seafarers’ Employment Agreement […]
A mental health and wellness helpline service set up to support sea and shore-based maritime personnel worldwide is receiving increasing requests for assistance as the coronavirus […]