Society of Master Mariners' Bangladesh Maritime professionals knowledge sharing

29 SEPT 2024  New research revealed that there is little progress on the age-old problem of seafarers being solicited to pay “recruitment fees” despite this practice being illegal under the Maritime Labour Convention. The report says that seafarers are not only still paying the fees in 2024 but that they …

28 SEPT 2024  Ukraine’s Prosecutor for Crimea and the City of Sevastopol is proceeding with charges against a second officer from a small bulker Ukraine detained in July on charges of illegally entering the city and transporting grain from the port. The unidentified officer is the second person to be …

27 SEPT 2024 One presenter at a recent seminar, produced jointly by law firm Reed Smith and class society DNV, Jakub Walenkiewicz, the Principal Market Analyst at DNV, posited that recent major market developments have been driven more by disruption than anything else. Disruption, by definition, can’t be forecast. Reinforcing …

26 SEPT 2024 The crew working a tugboat and barge were overpowered and robbed by a group being called pirates by the local police. The crewmembers are safe in the custody of the police after telling a harrowing tale of piracy. According to the police report, five men wearing face …

25 SEPT 2024  The Philippines enacted its “Magna Carta” spelling out a comprehensive set of rights for its seafarers primarily working on international ships. The bill was a critical step in addressing the international concerns raised about the training and certification of seafarers while also providing the workforce with a …

24 SEPT 2024 The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released its “State of the Industry Report 2024,” highlighting significant advancements in digitalization within the container shipping sector. Drawing on insights from 400 cargo owners and 45 industry leaders, this report outlines strategies to overcome obstacles and enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction, and sustainability …