THE MYSTERY OF MV DERBYSHIRE
The disappearance of the MV Derbyshire in 1980 was a shock to many in the world of shipping. In the 1970s and 80s, bulk...
SEA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT – A Boon to the Industry
Sea Traffic Management connects and updates the marine world in real time, with detailed information to be exchanged. Through data exchange within opted parties...
Benito Bonito’s Treasure Hunt?
Estimated Current Value: $16,000,000,000.00 There has been a long standing myth (which we hope is true) that Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia has hidden treasure.
This hidden...
Is Suez Canal losing its importance?
The changing shipping trend of avoiding the Suez Canal and taking the longer route around the Cape of Good Hope has been made possible...
Wife of a Sailor
Life of a Sailor's wife is as tough as that of a sailor's life. The prime reason and strength behind a sailor focusing on...
EMERGING TRENDS IN SHIPPING
The marine industry has played a dominant role in the expansion of trade over years. Shipping has been the most effective mode of trading...
SHIP CHANDELLING
Ship Chandelling is a very unique and important industry of all the ports and shipping companies around the globe. It caters to specify only...
The Ship Graveyard – Where Ships Die
What do you think happens to ships that have completed their lives, have grown beyond economical repairs or have become unprofitable to operate? No,...
CYBER SECURITY IN MARITIME
The cyber security in maritime is a matter to be mulled upon. The experts suggest the risk from a hostile attack on ship’s system...
GENDER INEQUALITY IN SHIPPING
The actuality of international gender inequality in the workforce is undeniable. However, it is even more profound in the traditionally male-dominated maritime industry, where...