The fight in the maritime satcom sector is somewhat analogous to the one fought by Apple and Microsoft in the early ‘80s: two tech companies, polar-opposite philosophies and a raging battle for market share. Market watchers likely have noted an increased “competitive spirit” among providers of ship-to-shore communication services. Drivers are multiple and diverse,
Read moreThe Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Coast Guard are investigating a fatal collision between two fishing vessels off the Washington coast. On Friday morning, the Canadian vessel – Viking Storm – hit the drifting fishing vessel, Maverick, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The 40-foot Maverick later sank off La Push. Three of the
Read moreThe International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the outcome of an important meeting between governments to advance navigational safety in the strategically vital Malacca and Singapore Straits, where there are about 70,000 transits by ships each year. During a meeting last week, in Singapore, of
Read moreMEDAN: Ships’ visit to Belawan International Container Terminal (BICT) per August increased to 40 calls than July position at 33 calls. Ships’ visits to international and national docks in August rose when compared to July 2012, said BICT Assistant Manager for Public Relation and Legal Suratman. “Unloading mostly occurred at inter-islands while uploading mostly
Read moreUK-based marine engineering firm SeaKing Electrical has recently completed a major upgrade of the Suez Canal radar system. SeaKing Electrical, which employs 150 electrical engineers, undertook the work for Norwegian offshore traffic management specialist Vissim. The company’s business development manager Neil Mellenchip said the company was delighted to have completed the work on such
Read moreNineteen middle managers from the Indonesian Port Corporations (PELINDO) completed their final two-week modern port management training today in Bali, Indonesia focussed on administrative & legal management, and technical management & human resources development. For Indonesia, a vast country consisting of hundreds of islands, shipping is crucial to economic development. Yet, in Indonesia the
Read moreThe International Convention on Training and Certification for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F 1995) enters into force. The STCW-F Convention sets the certification and minimum training requirements for crews of seagoing fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and above. The Convention consists of 15 Articles and an annex containing technical regulations. The STCW-F Convention
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