This original story was published by ISWAN, South Asia Excruciating 70 days in captivity: An Indian seafarer, Mr. Chaudhary, who was recently released from the captivity of Nigerian pirates shared his traumatic and horrific ordeal with ISWAN South Asia (India). ISWAN India contacted the seafarer and offered humanitarian support on behalf of the programme. During […]
Navigating Environmental Responsibility: Understanding IMO DCS and Data Collection. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been at the forefront of global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. One of the key initiatives introduced by IMO is the Data Collection System (DCS), aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in tracking emissions from ships. In […]
National Maritime Center Performance Figures. The National Maritime Center (NMC) is the U.S. Coast Guard’s authority for issuing credentials to merchant mariners. The NMC also approves courses, programs, designated examiners, and qualified assessors for maritime training and assessment. The NMC’s mission is to ensure a safe, secure, and environmentally sound maritime transportation system by providing […]
