A new report released by the World Wide Fund for Nature reveals an alarming decline in marine biodiversity over the last few decades with populations of marine vertebrates declining by 49% between 1970 and 2012, and populations of some fish species decreasing by almost 75%. In addition to fish, the
A new report released by the World Wide Fund for Nature reveals an alarming decline in marine biodiversity over the last few decades with populations of marine vertebrates declining by 49% between 1970 and 2012, and populations of some fish species decreasing by almost 75%. In addition to fish, the
The recent catastrophe at the port of Tianjin in China should be a “substantial wake-up call to all cargo insurers,” as large cargo losses are having a significant impact on the marine insurance sector, Nick Derrick, Chairman of the Cargo Committee at The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUM
The recent catastrophe at the port of Tianjin in China should be a “substantial wake-up call to all cargo insurers,” as large cargo losses are having a significant impact on the marine insurance sector, Nick Derrick, Chairman of the Cargo Committee at The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUM
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has set out goal-based standards, cyber system safety, and quality to be the areas he will focus on as incoming chairman of The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The IACS strategic plan has been designed to address
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has set out goal-based standards, cyber system safety, and quality to be the areas he will focus on as incoming chairman of The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The IACS strategic plan has been designed to address
Sparrows Group has won a five-year deal with Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) in the Middle East. The company’s local partner, Abu Dhabi Oilfield Services, will see Sparrows Group providing the operations and maintenance support to all cranes and lifting equipment aboard offshore platf
Department of Seaports & Customs of the Government of Sharjah, in the UAE has signed a Sister Port agreement with the Canaveral Port Authority of Florida. The signing ceremony was hosted by port operator Gulftainer, which recently expanded into the USA with a new concession at Port Canaveral and whi
Department of Seaports & Customs of the Government of Sharjah, in the UAE has signed a Sister Port agreement with the Canaveral Port Authority of Florida. The signing ceremony was hosted by port operator Gulftainer, which recently expanded into the USA with a new concession at Port Canaveral and whi
As the “arms race” for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) of 18,000 TEUs and above heats up, carriers must not overlook the value of having a smaller, but more flexible fleet in slowing market, according to the U.K.-based shipping consultant Drewry. There is no going back from this point Drewry s
As the “arms race” for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) of 18,000 TEUs and above heats up, carriers must not overlook the value of having a smaller, but more flexible fleet in slowing market, according to the U.K.-based shipping consultant Drewry. There is no going back from this point Drewry s
The first remote-controlled ferry demonstrator could hit the water within four to five years thanks to a new wave of research into operational efficiency based on ship intelligence solutions, according to Oskar Levander, Vice President for innovation, engineering & technology at Rolls-Royce Marine i
The first remote-controlled ferry demonstrator could hit the water within four to five years thanks to a new wave of research into operational efficiency based on ship intelligence solutions, according to Oskar Levander, Vice President for innovation, engineering & technology at Rolls-Royce Marine i
The turbulent month of August which saw instability in global financial markets, especially in China, has not shaken the outlook for the tanker market which remains bullish and offers highly attractive earnings, according to the London-based shipbroker E.A. Gibson. Irrespective of market fluctuation
