Tag: maritime news

  • Floating Armoury Held

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    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 […]

  • IMO adopt fishing boat safety rules

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    (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 […]

  • No time to weaken maritime laws

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    In a recent New York Times article, Senator John McCain described the Jones Act as a “protectionist” law serving only U.S. shipping companies and maritime unions. He said the argument […]

  • Double Tanker Hijacking

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    Two tankers have been hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past four days as piracy off the West African coast continues to escalate. On Saturday the 73,400-dwt Orfeas […]

  • Atalanta takes wind out of pirates’ sails

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    Pirates are a big danger for international shipping around the Horn of Africa. But in 2012, the number of attacks declined. One reason is heightened military presence – German soldiers […]

  • U.S. and Philippines Start Training

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    SUBIC BAY, Philippines – Philippine and United States officials on Monday opened a joint training exercise designed to help the two militaries work together to enhance regional security. The training, […]

  • Capture of Kismayo to boost growth in maritime sector

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    According to Kenya Maritime Authority C.E.O. Nancy Karigithu, capture of Kismayo will reduce insurance premium and consequently lower freight charges. MOMBASA (Xinhua) — Kenya said on Thursday successful capture of […]

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