20 FEB 2021 When it comes to dieting, research shows the majority of people will regain some – if not most – of the weight they’ve lost. While there are many reasons why this weight regain may happen, some popular claims online are that it’s because dieting permanently wrecks your metabolism. …
Read More »COMING OF AGE
19 FEB 2021 Satellite connectivity is no longer an expensive luxury. It’s an affordable necessity. Satcoms today are all grown up and mature, occupying a central place in the maritime landscape. Usage and speed are up. Cost is down, and there are plenty of new developments to share. Let’s start …
Read More »TANKER CAPTAIN AND THIRD MATE CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER FOR COLLISION
18 FEB 2021 The captain and third mate of the product tanker Vulcanello have been arrested in connection with the sinking of the fishing boat Nuova Iside on May 12, 2020, which resulted in the deaths of three fishermen. The two officers have been charged with causing a shipwreck and manslaughter, and they are …
Read More »DNV: SAFETY GAPS EMERGING AS SHIPPING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMS
17 FEB 2021 The maritime industry is undergoing significant changes and as this transformation takes place new safety gaps are emerging that will require both leadership and collaboration according to DNV GL to safeguard the future of maritime operations. The classification society I presenting its analysis of the looking safety …
Read More »CREW OF BOXSHIP MOZART FREED BY PIRATES WEEKS AFTER BRUTAL ATTACK
16 FEB 2021 The crew of the boxship Mozart who were kidnapped in a brutal attack in the Gulf of Guinea two weeks ago have been freed. According to a statement from the ship’s manager Borealis Maritime, the 15 Turkish citizens are all safe in Nigeria and will be returning home as …
Read More »MARITIME LESSONS FROM A WATERSHED YEAR
15 FEB 2021 A new and energetic U.S. administration, agreement on an EU-UK trade deal and resurgent Chinese economic growth offer room for global shipping optimism in 2021. However, market sentiment cannot be allowed to overshadow the urgent need to prioritize the vaccination of seafarers. As a business with 160 …
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