04 OCT 2021 The Suez Canal Authority has shattered its record for the daily number of ships passing through the strategic waterway. On Wednesday (29TH Sept, 2021), it handled a total of 87 vessels, easily surpassing the previous record of 75, which was set on February 6, 2019. Vessels with a total tonnage …
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The chief engineer, owner and manager of the bulker Joanna were indicted by a Louisiana grand jury on September 30 on charges related to oil pollution, concealing deliberate pollution, and failing to report a hazardous condition. The four-count grand jury indictment on felony charges alleges that the engineer and the companies employing him tampered with …
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02 OCT 2021 The challenges facing seafarers that have dominated the headlines for the past 18 months are continuing to stabilize and show slight signs of improvement according to the latest monthly update on the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator. The data compiled from the largest ship managers shows a …
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01 OCT 2021 As the third quarter comes to a close, the turnaround for the shipbuilding industry in 2021 continues to set records, exceeding forecasts after years of slow performance. With three months remaining in the year, the industry remains optimistic that 2021 will provide years of work for shipbuilders. With new …
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30 SEPT 2021 Today 30th, and every year last Thursday of September, is World Maritime Day, a United Nation’s day of observance to recognize the maritime industry’s contribution to the global economy. You probably don’t care, but you should. Especially this year. As the old saying goes, approximately 90% of global …
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29 SEPT 2021 Across all segments of the shipping industry, one thing that everyone agrees on is that there is no quick solution to the supply chain disruptions and challenges that have been experienced in 2021. The major carriers, as well as the ports, are warning that the surge is …
Read More »Long overlooked, these rainforests of the sea are now being increasingly recognized for the many ecosystem services they provide 28 SEPT 2021 When we think of forests, we mostly think of tree-filled landscapes. But the ocean also holds emerald stands of trees so vast, they line one-quarter of our coastlines. …
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27 SEPT 2021 The Indonesian Marine Police have boarded the tanker Strovolos and arrested the crew in connection with a dispute over Cambodian oil, according to operator World Tankers Management. The Strovolos was first detained in July at a position off Sumatra. She had anchored without prior authorization (a potentially illegal act in Indonesian …
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26 SEPT 2021 In 1677, the Thai monarch Narai the Great had a dream. He sent an engineer south to investigate the possibility of excavating a vast waterway through the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, known as the Kra Isthmus, with the hope of opening a direct trade route between Siam …
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25 SEPT 2021 Over 35 countries, including the world’s largest carbon emitters, are falling short of their commitments to curb climate change, according to a bleak new analysis – with the exception of one lone African nation. The report found few countries are on track to cut carbon emissions and limit …
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