Society of Master Mariners' Bangladesh Maritime professionals knowledge sharing

25 JULY 2024  Hafnia is working with the officials in Malaysia and Singapore to develop a salvage plan for its heavily damaged product tanker Hafnia Nile. Initial surveys they reported have revealed a “localized seepage,” with the company telling the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore that there are light …

24 JULY 2024  Digital twin technology is revolutionizing the maritime industry, offering real-time insights and predictive analytics for fleet management. With the ability to simulate various scenarios, it helps in reducing operational costs and enhancing safety measures. This technology is becoming increasingly vital in navigating the complexities of contemporary maritime …

22 JULY 2024 The container ship fleet’s capacity has surged by 1.6 million TEU since the beginning of the year and has seen an 11% year-over-year increase to 29.5 million TEU, marking the fastest growth in 15 years, according to Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. In the first …

20 JULY 2024 Earth’s population will peak in the mid-2080s at around 10.3 billion people, then drop slightly to a level much lower than anticipated a decade ago, the United Nations said. The current population of 8.2 billion people will rise to that maximum over the next 60 years, then …

21 JULY 2024 Unless you skipped sex ed class, you probably have at least a basic understanding of how babies are made. An egg (ovum) needs to be fertilised by sperm during a precise window in the menstrual cycle for life to happen. Sexual intercourse provides optimal conditions for reproduction. …

19 JULY 2024 Hotdogs are iconic elements of American food culture, and while they bring joy to many, emerging evidence suggests processed meats are also linked to several of the nation’s leading diseases. According to recent estimates, the average American should take extra care to limit their intake of processed …