Pilot of Ever Forward permanently surrenders his license
In March 2022 Ever Forward, a containership was grounded in Chesapeake Bay. The pilot guiding the ship at the time, Steven Germac has settled with The Maryland Board of …
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Singapore port in 2022
Singapore reported declines in both container volumes and bunker sales buffeted this year.On Friday, 14th January, Singapore Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport, Chee Hong Tat, revealed …
AI Systems to Automate Berthing Operations
Japan is bringing Artificial AI systems to automate Berthing Operations. Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be a more convenient way for Automate Berthing Operations? AI systems to shipping AI kept …
In India e-BDNs are required
In India e-BDNs are required as part of the fuel consumption tracking. The Indian government plans to require marine fuel suppliers to use electronic bunker delivery notes as part …
A new guideline to improve conditions for seafarers
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) with International Labor Organisation (ILO) adopted a new guideline to improve conditions for seafarers including those who are abandoned. The guidelines were adopted during a …
Abandoned offshore wells
An abandoned offshore well has been spilling into the Gulf of Mexico for the past 18 years. Located about 12 miles off Louisiana coast near the mouth of the …
Panama for the candidacy for Secretary General position of IMO
Panama has applied for the candidacy for Secretary General position of IMO. Candidate for new Secretary General Republic of Panama applied for the candidacy for Secretary General of the …
Carrier sank after colliding with a cargo ship
Indonesian Car Carrier sank after colliding with a cargo ship earlier last week. A vehicle carrier sank earlier last week after colliding with another ship. Bad weather was the …
Maritime speakers bureau launched
A diverse speakers bureau IMO and WISTA International launched Maritime Speakers bureau this week. The speakers bureau aims to amplify, promote women’s voices in the shipping. They also aim …
Research Study of Maldives Oceans
A team of aquanauts are going to conduct a research study of Maldives oceans to identify ways to mitigate the damage caused by climate change. This is the first …