19 AUG 2025 From warming winter teas to zesty stir-fries, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has long been a kitchen staple. But beyond its culinary charm, this spicy root has a rich history in traditional medicine – and modern science is catching up. Studies now show that ginger may offer a wide …
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MAERSK REPORTS CREW STOPPED SPREAD OF CONTAINER FIRE ON VESSEL OFF AFRICA
18 AUG 2025 The container fire, which began last week on one of Maersk’s larger boxships, Marie Maersk, is believed to have stopped spreading, as firefighting efforts are expected to intensify. The 19,000 TEU vessel remains off the coast of Africa while the company is considering a port of refuge …
Read More »TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THREATENS BACKERS OF IMO NET ZERO PROPOSALS
15 AUG 2025 The US government slams the International Maritime Organization’s net zero framework and threatens to retaliate against nations backing it. A joint statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, said the …
Read More »NEW GENETIC TEST PREDICTS CHILDREN WITH FUTURE RISK OF HIGH BMI
17 AUG 2025 A new test helps predict which kids face the largest genetic risk of a high body mass index (BMI) later in life. That could help parents establish healthy habits early on. The new test, put together by a large team of international researchers, is what’s known as …
Read More »PANAMA CANAL TO LAUNCH TENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION OF TWO PORTS
16 AUG 2025 The Panama Canal will soon begin consultations with companies about launching a competitive tender in the first quarter of next year offering two new ports for construction and operation within its zone, a source involved in the preparations said on Thursday. The ports are part of a broad expansion plan being organized by the waterway’s administration. It aims to increase …
Read More »INDIAN COURT DETAINS MORE MSC SHIPS AS MSC ELSA 3 CLAIMS GROW
16 AUG 2025 The legal woes for MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company are continuing in India, with the Kerala High Court continuing to side with plaintiffs and attach MSC vessels as collateral for the growing number of claims. Twice this week, the court has ordered ships detained at the Vizhinjam Port …
Read More »MICHIGAN MARITIME TRAINING SCHOOL OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO FALSIFYING CAPTAIN’S COURSE RECORDS
14 AUG 2025 A St. Clair County man has pleaded guilty to falsifying records for students seeking to become credentialed merchant mariners, potentially endangering safety on the Great Lakes. The case is the latest highlighting ongoing concerns about mariner credential fraud. Mel Stackpoole, 62, owner and lead instructor of Great …
Read More »MAERSK CONTAINERSHIP REPORTS BOX FIRE AND DIVERTS FOR ASSISTANCE OFF AFRICA
14 AUG 2025 One of Maersk’s largest containerships, Marie Maersk (19,076 TEU), has reported a container fire as it was sailing southward along the African coast. The company is reporting that the crew is safe and the vessel is in a “stable condition,” as they were receiving landside support. “On …
Read More »BULKER GROUNDS IN ST. LAWRENCE RIVER RAISING WATER LEVEL QUESTIONS
13 AUG 2025 The Canadian Coast Guard issued a warning that a large bulker had grounded early on August 12, north of Montreal on the St. Lawrence River. While the authorities were quick to say they did not believe it was due to falling water levels, many have questioned the …
Read More »U.S. THREATENS TO RETALIATE AGAINST BACKERS OF IMO EMISSIONS DEAL
12 AUG 2025 Two months before IMO is set to approve a hotly-debated agreement to tax excess greenhouse gas emissions – an agreement that has been panned by some climate advocates as “too little, too late” – the Trump administration has pledged to fight the proposal and retaliate against any …
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