The path towards controversial gas extraction method fracking in the U.K. has been paved, with a…
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A journey unto death
Migrants seeking a better life in Europe have died by the thousands in the Mediterranean Sea…
Will the Cape to Cairo free-trade zone work?
The deal to create Africa’s largest free-trade zone has been hailed as an historic moment and…
Naval Architects: Make sure you’re covered
After launching a brand new ro-ro ferry, the operator of the vessel noticed a number of…
The faltering National Automotive Policy
The new National Automotive Policy has been described as a deliberate government effort to rescue the…
Study: Mega-ships not that mega after all?
With the ever greater inflow of mega-ships in the global fleet it seems that the cost savings…
Why do containers get lost at sea?
Containerization has reformed the ocean transportation of cargo becoming the standard method of moving goods across…
The Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition
By Charles Offokaja In the beginning, the maritime sector had virtually no opportunity for sector-wide networking.…
Iran uses maritime confrontations to project power in Gulf
Iran is using its sea power in the Gulf to show it will not be cowed…
Surveys: Seafarers not so happy after all
A survey released by the International Transport Workers’ Federation has highlighted the need for continuing work on…
It’s good to talk
The need for greater carrier and terminal dialogue has become a modern day mantra for successful…
Ship losses reach 10 year low
Hoegh Osaka lies on its side after being deliberately ran aground on the Bramble Bank in…