The MV Alaed left its Arctic port on July 11 and is due in Baltiysk on the Baltic Coast on July 17. It is unclear if the ship will make a stop in Syria. The ship’s owners say the vessel will arrive in St. Petersburg on July 19 and may then head to the
Read moreThere is no shortfall in governance so far as the international regulation of shipping is concerned, which responsibly utilises the excellent facility that the sea provides for international transport – about 90% of world trade is carried by sea. This is the view of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) whose Secretary General, Peter
Read moreNew Bedford and Tuxpan set the course for a profitable relationship The Port of New Bedford signed an International Sister Port agreement with the Port of Tuxpan, in Veracruz, Mexico. This is a first for the Port of New Bedford and marks the beginning of a public/private partnership that will position the Port of New
Read moreDuring the reporting period of 04 to 10 July 2012 there have been no piracy incidents in the region. Activity in recent weeks shows that pirate activity can still take place during the South-West Monsoon and that pirates are operating closer to shore to avoid severe conditions further out to sea. PAGs (Pirate Attack
Read morePiracy is a threat to all sizes of vessels in some parts of the world. The more we know, the more we can minimise the risks and react to dangerous situations – or avoid them altogether. To this end the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has produced an Anti-Piracy & Hostage Situation Awareness DVD
Read moreWith the increase in piracy at the sea, especially around the coast of Somalia, several maritime organizations and defense agencies have started providing online updates on events related to maritime piracy that are taking place around the world. Governing authorities have also realized the importance of educating seafarers on issues related to maritime security
Read moreIranian Navy forces foiled a pirate attack on a Singaporean cargo vessel in the Red Sea after a series of heavy armed clashes with pirates. The Iranian Navy’s 20th fleet of warships present in the region rushed to the scene after the Singaporean vessel asked for help and announced that it has come under
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