08 SEPT 2021 Bottom fouling by marine growth is a subject of frequent disputes in time charters. Fouling increases friction and affects the performance of the vessel in terms of speed and fuel consumption, and it also necessitates cleaning. The bottom may be in a fouled condition at the time …
Read More »PART II FISH FARMING IS FEEDING THE WORLD, BUT AT WHAT COST?
07 SEPT 2021 In September 2019, Gambian lawmakers gathered in the stately but neglected hall of the National Assembly for an annual meeting, where James Gomez, minister of the country’s fisheries and water resources, insisted that “Gambian fisheries are thriving. ” Industrial fishing boats and plants represent the largest employer …
Read More »STUDY SUGGESTS A NEW NUMBER OF DAILY STEPS FOR HEALTH BENEFITS, AND IT’S NOT 10,000
6 SEPTEMBER 2021 There’s no magic number when it comes to exercise, but that doesn’t mean numbers aren’t important. After all, numbers are easy, convenient things to remember. And because exercise is something that can be easily quantified, having numbers as symbols of how much exercise we should be getting can serve …
Read More »PART I: FISH FARMING IS FEEDING THE WORLD, BUT AT WHAT COST?
05 SEPT 2021 Gunjur, a town of some fifteen thousand people, sits on the Atlantic coastline of southern Gambia, the smallest country on the African continent. During the day, its white-sand beaches are full of activity. Fishermen steer long, vibrantly painted wooden canoes, known as pirogues, toward the shore, where …
Read More »TWO CREW INJURED AND ONE POSSIBLY KIDNAPPED FROM GABON ANCHORAGE
03 SEPT 2021 The joint French and British reporting center monitoring activity in the Gulf of Guinea is confirming reports of a serious incident over the weekend in Gabon which left two crew members injured. Security services are reporting that a third crew member might have been kidnapped. The assault …
Read More »SCIENTISTS IDENTIFY THE IDEAL LEVEL OF EXERCISE INTENSITY FOR BOOSTING FITNESS
01 SEPT 2021 We all agree that exercise is good for you: but how hard and how often should you push yourself to get the best results? A large study looking at the link between habitual physical activity and fitness levels shows that “moderate-vigorous physical activity” is the most efficient …
Read More »HRAS URGES IMO TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN REPORTING OF SEAFARER ABUSE
31 AUG 2021 The UK-based charity Human Rights at Sea is calling on the International Maritime Organization to increase its level of transparency in reporting cases reflecting human and labor rights abuse of seafarers. The call is part of the maritime industry’s continued efforts to highlight the challenges facing seafarers …
Read More »WORLD’S LARGEST CONTAINERSHIP TRANSITS SUEZ CANAL
30 AUG 2021 The world’s largest container ship based on capacity completed its first transit on the Suez Canal on August 28. Because of her large size and because it is the maiden voyage of the vessel, it garnered extra attention and special handling from the Suez Canal Authority. Evergreen …
Read More »HOW DID SOMALI PIRATES GET PAID?
29 AUG 2021 Rob Phayre, a former ransom delivery specialist who helped ship owners retrieve vessels and crews from pirates, has written a new novel based on his experiences off Somalia. He recently corresponded with The Maritime Executive about the nature of the work and the root causes of Somali piracy. TME: …
Read More »TURNS OUT IT’S NOT POSSIBLE TO TIME TRAVEL JUST BY FLYING REALLY FAST
28 AUG 2021 The possibility of time travel has excited many of us for hundreds of years, inspiring countless books and films. The ability to move not only through space but into the past or future would open a myriad of possibilities for humankind. But is it theoretically even possible …
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