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Maersk suspends 5 Crew Members amid Rape charges
Recently Maersk suspended 5 crew members in connection with allegations related to rape and sexual harassment of a female cadet at sea. According to the blog post by the female cadet, it is not only her but several woman cadet have suffered similarly and this is one of the dark side of shipping industry which […]
IMO Sets 2020 For 0.5 % Sulphur Limit In Marine Fuel [Full Report]
In a recent move, international maritime organization has put .5% sulphur in the marine fuel oil cap. By 2020, all vessels have to comply with the above standard. This decision was taken in meeting held in London last week. What Does .5% Sulphur Marine Fuel Means This means that by 2020 every ship has to burn […]