Industry Sector

  • Floating Armoury Held

    The name Sinbad has long been synonymous with sailing – however, of late it has also been associated with floating armouries. The vessel “Sinbad” has become a haven to store […]

  • The single window challenge for ports

    The challenges of meeting the EU’s deadline for National Single Windows and the various ways in which ports currently organise ship reporting formalities has been analysed in a study carried […]

  • IMO adopt fishing boat safety rules

    CAPETOWN –– A two-day diplomatic conference that opened here Tuesday is expected to adopt an agreement on implementing the provisions of the 1993 protocol relating to a UN convention for […]

  • Blueprint for Maritime Growth

    Experts draft blueprint for Africa’s maritime growth. As the scream of the African maritime industry rose after three days of brainstorming, it was clear the continent was at a crossroads […]

  • China’s Aircraft Carrier

    Chinese aircraft carrier helps expand strategic frontier Chinese aircraft carrier has caused widespread concern in the world. Major General and deputy secretary-general with National Security Policy Committee under China Association […]

  • Cyber attackers target Iranian oil platforms

    (Reuters) – Cyber attackers have targeted communication networks on Iranian offshore oil and gas platforms in the past few weeks, but their attacks have been repelled, a state official was […]

  • CMI Must Listen to Shipowners Says ICS

    ICS is concerned about proposals on environmental salvage and the York Antwerp Rules Following a meeting of its Insurance Committee today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over […]

  • Indian Coastal Security Upgrade

    Indian Defence Minister Reviews Progress on Coastal Security Network Indian Defence Minister Shri AK Antony reviewed the various steps taken to enhance coastal security network in the country. Presiding a […]

  • Medical Assistance at Sea

    EU Naval Force Flagship Provides Urgent Medical Attention to a Merchant Sailor at Sea On Sunday 7 October EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) flagship, ITS San Giusto provided much needed […]

  • New Service Chiefs Assume Duties

    President Goodluck Jonathan has charged the new service chiefs to end piracy, oil theft and flush out criminals that have besieged the maritime sector within a short time to justify […]