Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin passed through the Paracel Islands in South China Sea on 28th May. Destroyer did maneuvers around Woody Island and Pyramid Rock which are part of Paracel Islands. This was sort of challenge to the claims of Beijing in this part of sea, which as per other nations is […]
HMM Algeciras which was recently launched is the largest containership ever built with TEU of 23964. To propel such a massive ship, for sure you need a powerful beast engine. And everything about HMM Algeciras is big for sure- 400 meters long, 61 meters in beam and whooping 23964 TEU container carrying capacity. MAN Installed […]
To be honest, there are very few occupations and professionals from a domain, that play such a vital and critical role in defining the shape of the world we live in today, yet quite remarkably go unnoticed and have never been entitled of their due acclaim. Without any further ado, let us shed some light […]
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has given status of key workers to all the people connected to the shipping workforce, that is, seafarers and port staff. As we are aware that IMO released a procedure for all the member states regarding change of crew (Sign on and Sign Off) and key worker status […]
Filipino nationality crew member on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady cruise ship committed suicide. US Coast reported the reason to be self harm (suicide) as per the investigation. The 32 year old seafarer was found to be dead in his cabin. He was working in the hotel staff on the cruise ship. Further details have not […]
Who would think of a better actor than Tom Hanks to play a navy commander on screen after his spectacular job in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘The Green Mile’. Based on the novel, ‘The Good Shepherd’ the movie ‘Greyhound’ with protagonist Tom Hanks is all geared up to hit the theaters. Hanks himself written a […]
Management Company Anglo Eastern did a major crew change on 26th May, of around 34 seafarers as mentioned in the social media platform of the company. 17 seafarers signed on and same number signed off as well. As mentioned in the post, most of the crew had gone above their contract length at sea. Crew […]
Amid the corona outbreak and lockdown everywhere, experts believe that air travel will become normal only by 2023. A survey which was conducted by a organization, said that 67% people think that they would like to stay home rather than going for 14 day quarantine in other country. Also the fear that this virus has […]
A senior citizen from Canada who was arrested, has been sentenced to 40 months federal prison after he was caught with about 200 gallons liquid methamphetamine on his sailboat. He was going from Mexico to Canada on his sailboat (Mandalay). 66 year old was somewhere near to about 225 nautical miles off Newport, Oregon in […]