Thousands Of Weapons To Flood Black Market As PMSCs And Armouries Go Bust
ESC Global Security (ESCGS) has welcomed the decision by the Contact Group for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia to reduce the size of the Indian Ocean High Risk Area, but warns the review could lead to...
View Article10 Noteworthy LNG-Powered Vessels
LNG is growing in popularity as a marine fuel. Let's take a look at some of the major LNG vessels and projects, either launched or under development.
View ArticleWatch: Launch of Ulstein designed PSV ‘Energy Duchess’
'Energy Duchess', the first of two platform supply vessels for Golden Energy Offshore, was launched on 27 October 2015 at the ROC yard, China. The vessel and a sister vessel are scheduled for...
View ArticleImportant Points For Logbook Keeping On Ships – Part 1
Logbook keeping is one of the most important tasks seafarers have to carry out on board ships. Let's take a look at some crucial points to consider while filling out these important records.
View ArticleWatch: World’s First LNG Fuelled Dry Cargo Vessel Launched
Watched by a large audience, Nb. 423, the LNG powered cement tanker 'Greenland' was christened and launched on Saturday 31 October.
View ArticleWatch: Statoil To Build The World’s First Floating Wind Farm: Hywind Scotland
Statoil has made the final investment decision to build the world’s first floating wind farm: The Hywind pilot park offshore Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
View ArticleFinancial Planning: Why SIP May Not Be Such a Good Idea for Seafarers
SIP or Systematic Investment Plan has been around for quite some time now. Learn as to why they might not be a good investment option for seafarers.
View ArticleVideo: A Sneak Peek of World’s Largest Cruise Ship – Harmony of the Seas
Take a look behind the scenes at the progress of the construction of the world's largest ship! Harmony of the Seas will build upon guest favorites of the Oasis class of ships with even more fun and...
View ArticleImportant Points For Logbook Keeping On Ships – Part 2
In continuation to the previous list of logbooks that are required to be maintained legally and legibly onboard, let's take a look at a few more logs that require the ship officer’s attention.
View ArticleWatch: All The World’s Largest Ships In Service
Watch this impressive collection of the World's largest ships in service. Some of these monsters are bigger than most buildings in Manhattan. And some of them really look amazingly weird.
View ArticlePrecautions and Safety Measures to Curb Drug Trafficking Onboard Ships
Merchant shipping has inadvertently played an unfortunate role in the hauling of the illicit drugs over the years. Learn important points to prevent serious crimes related to drug trafficking on board...
View ArticleWatch: Remote Operated STS Cranes at Maasvlakte 2 Container Terminal, Rotterdam
See the first remote operated STS cranes without driver’s cabin in operation at APM Terminals Maasvlakte 2 container terminal located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
View ArticleWatch: Awesome Drone Video Of World’s Largest Ship – Pioneering Spirit
Pioneering Spirit is the world's largest platform installation/decommissioning and pipelay vessel built for the Allseas company. The ship is also by far the world's largest vessel overall ever...
View ArticleWatch: MSC Splendida Playing ‘We Will Rock You’ On Its Horn
The cruise MSC Splendida played the songs "We Are The Champions", "We Will Rock You" and "Seven Nation Army" on its horn(?) while leaving Hamburg heading for Rotterdam earlier this year.
View Article12 Best Cruise Ship Photos Submitted By Seafarers
There is nothing more enhancing than the sight of a magnificent cruise ship at the sea. Let's take a look at twelve best cruise ship photos taken by seafarers.
View ArticleNAVTEX On Ships: Working, Types Of Messages And Advantages
NAVTEX is a device used on-board the vessels to provide short range Maritime Safety Information in coastal waters automatically. Learn about the working, types of messages and advantages of this...
View ArticleWatch: Norwegian Escape Arriving For Drydock At Hamburg
Checkout the video the magnificent cruise ship Norwegian Escape coming to Hamburg for dry docking.
View Article6 Common Mooring Methods Used For Ships
Each vessel has been designed with mooring arrangements such that ropes and wires of recommended strength can help in safe mooring operation. Learn about six common mooring methods used for ships.
View ArticleWatch: 5 Cruise Ships Arrive in Germany
In early 2015 once again five cruise ships arrived in the early morning at Warnemünde near Rostock, Germany.
View ArticleVideo: UASC Announces Record Breaking Load of 18,601 TEUs On Board M.V. Al...
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) announced today a record breaking load of 18,601 TEUs on board M.V. Al Muraykh, one of the world’s three greenest vessels currently operated by UASC.
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