Crew Members Fined and Ruled Jailed Sentence
Five crew members fined and ruled jailed sentence by a Dubai court due to a cargo explosion incident. Crew members has been fined and ruled jailed sentence by a …
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Turkey has begun its hydrocarbon drilling operations
Turkey has begun its hydrocarbon drilling operations in Mediterranean after a 2 year halt. President Tayyip Erdogan said the new ship will operate outside waters. President Tayyip Erdogan words …
UKHO Plan to Phase out Paper Chart Production
UKHO plan to phase out paper chart production by the end of 2026. The UK Hydrographic Office has taken a bold step to stop printing ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts …
The World’s First Fully Electric Fast Ferry
The world’s first fully electric fast ferry returned to its home Stavanger from Fjellstrand a Norwegian shipyard. Whilst the traditional fast ferries running on fossil fuels are known for …
Maldives Import and Export Increased
Maldives Custom Service reported a significant increase in import and export of Maldives in May 2022 compared to May 2021.Maldives exported MVR 194 million in commodities during the month …
War in Ukraine, A disruption in Maritime Trade
According to UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) the war in the Ukraine is stifling trade and logistics of the country and the Black Sea region, resulting an …
Master and First Officer of a Bulk Carrier Have Been Fined
Master and first officer of a South Korean bulk carrier have been fined by an Australian Court for existing a designated shipping area within the Great Barrier Reef World …
Robbery and Pirates in the Gulf of Mexico
The issue of armed robbery and pirates at Pemex in the Gulf of Mexico are frequent, with criminal gangs targeting platforms and vessels operated by the state owned company. …
Shipping and Ocean
70% of the world’s surface is covered by sea providing main means of transport for global trade and making shipping the key user of the oceans. With World Oceans …
The Ship that Made Laws – SS Torrey Canyon Disaster
On 18 March 1967, on its journey from Kuwait to Wales, Torrey Canyon, ran aground on Pollard’s Rock marking the biggest oil spill in history.