06 FEB 2025 The war of words between the United States, the government of Panama, and the Panama Canal Authority continues with officials in Panama saying they were “surprised” by the U.S. posting on X claiming “U.S. government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees.” Later Panama’s …
Read More »DENMARK TARGETS SHADOW TANKERS IN NEW PORT STATE INSPECTION PROGRAM
05 FEB 2025 The Danish Maritime Authority announced that it will begin taking steps to strengthen the supervision and monitoring of tankers anchoring in its waterways. It is part of an effort that they said will ensure compliance with the rules for safety at sea, environmental protection, and protection of …
Read More »RECAAP SOUNDS ALARM ABOUT TRIPLING OF ROBBERIES IN SINGAPORE STRAIT IN 2025
04 FEB 2025 The monitoring and coordination operation for piracy and criminal activity against shipping in Asia, ReCAAP ISC, issued a new alert on February 3 highlighting that the number of robberies has nearly tripled in the Singapore Strait this year. They report that just over a month into 2025, …
Read More »INDIA PLANS TO SPEND $3 BILLION TO SUPPORT ITS MARITIME SECTOR
03 FEB 2024 India has firmed up its ambition to become a global maritime powerhouse, with the government allocating around $6 billion to the shipping sector in the 2025-26 fiscal year. On Saturday, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented to Parliament budget documents, revealing billions of dollars the government intends …
Read More »CHIEF ENGINEER SENTENCED TO THREE MONTHS IN JAIL IN MARPOL MAGIC PIPE CASE
02 FEB 2025 A Chinese national who was the chief engineer aboard a Chinese-owned bulker was sentenced to three months in prison for MARPOL violations and obstructing the U.S. Coast Guard’s inspection by presenting false logs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Louisiana highlighted the guilty sentence as part of its …
Read More »CONTAINERSHIP FIRE IN RED SEA NOT CONNECTED TO HOUTHI ACTIVITY, OFFICIALS CONFIRM
31 JAN 2025 A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged containership ASL BAUHINIA in the Red Sea has been officially determined to be unrelated to Houthi militant activity, according to the Combined Maritime Forces’s (CMF) Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC). The incident occurred in the early hours of January 28, 2025, …
Read More »SALON HAIR WASH CAN BE A SERIOUS HEALTH THREAT, EXPERT SAYS
01 FEB 2025 Going to the hairdresser is often considered a relaxing, pampering experience, but a rare condition known as beauty parlor stroke syndrome (BPSS) can, for a small number of people, make a shampoo at the hairdresser’s a serious health threat. How could a trip to the hairdresser turn …
Read More »MAJOR STUDY LINKS 15 FACTORS TO EARLY DEMENTIA RISK
31 JAN 2025 While dementia is much more common in older adults, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with young-onset dementia (YOD) each year, and an extensive study published in 2023 sheds some considerable light on why. Most previous research in this area has looked at genetics passed down …
Read More »JAPANESE COAL CARRIER COMPLETES FIRST TRIP WITH RETROFITTED ROTOR SAIL
30 JAN 2025 A coal carrier operating for Japan’s Iino Lines and power company J-Power completed its first voyage after the installation of a rotor sail manufactured by Norsepower. It is part of an effort by the Japanese shipping industry to accelerate the use of technologies to cut emissions and …
Read More »FUTURE RISK OF STROKE COULD BE ON DISPLAY INSIDE YOUR EYES
29 JAN 2025 Eye tests could be a simple way to assess stroke risk. A new study identified 29 blood vessel ‘fingerprints’ in the retina – the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of our eyes – that are significantly associated with increased risk of stroke. The international team …
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