Society of Master Mariners' Bangladesh Maritime professionals knowledge sharing

12 MAR 2025 Maybe dogs who chew sticks are on to something. We don’t necessarily have to chomp with a canine’s zeal, but the basic concept – safely gnawing some hard, durable material – might be worth considering. According to a new study, chewing on a hard substance like wood …

11 MAR 2025 Successive rounds of sanctions on companies and tankers said to be aiding Tehran are finally slowing the flow of Iranian oil to China, as costs rise and more traders are compelled to engage in risky efforts to circumvent US measures. In recent weeks, shipments have been disrupted by a …

10 MAR 2025 US President Donald Trump’s trade wars and sanctions are tightening the market for heavy crude, boosting prices for the sludgy oil and raising costs for the largest American refining center. Heavy Canadian Cold Lake is trading at $4.20 a barrel less than light, sweet West Texas Intermediate …

09 MAR 2025 Some of the science communicators taking over social media in 2025. (TikTok/X) Female science communicators are taking social media by storm in 2025. These aren’t your average content creators, and their numbers aren’t average either. This year, out of the top 50 STEM influencers on FeedSpot’s media …

08 MAR 2025 One of the mysterious tankers operating in the shadow fleet and sanctioned late last year was involved in an incident off Turkey late on Friday, March 7. Turkish authorities have not commented on the allision where the tanker was hit by a Turkish-owned containership, but it was …

07 MAR 2025 South Korea’s SM Line issued a customer alter on March 5 reporting that one of its vessels has experienced damaged and lost containers in a Pacific storm. The SM Portland (51,314 dwt) has resumed its voyage bound for Vancouver where it will be inspected by Canadian authorities. …