On Tuesday, three barges, including one carrying about 1,400 tons of methanol, became stuck against a dam on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky. These three barges were among a group of ten that had broken free from their tugboat around 2 a.m. after colliding with a structure at the entrance to the Portland Canal […]
How to Apply for a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Using Form CG-719B. If you are interested in working as a merchant mariner, you will need to obtain a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) from the U.S. Coast Guard. The MMC is a document that certifies your identity, nationality, medical fitness, training, and qualifications for various maritime […]
Update: IMO Website can be accessed now. The shipping major of France- CMA CGM and international regulatory body for maritime- IMO -have been hit by major cyber attacks in past days. On one hand the CMA CGM booking site is out of service, IMO main portal is down too. Both the organization have been reported to […]
