by Poseidon Navigation | Jul 3, 2019 | Industry News
July 1st marked the First World Marine Aids to Navigation Day. The day is established by IALA, and aims to promote greater awareness to mariners and the wider public regarding the crucial role of Aids to Navigation to ensure a safe and efficient navigation. Events...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jun 25, 2019 | Industry News
Vessels use mooring lines in order to be secured next to dock, pier or terminal. The lines may be ropes, wires, or combination (ropes with tails or wire with tails). The minimum size and number of required lines for a vessel are determined by the Classification...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jun 18, 2019 | Industry News
Ship inspections are crucial for ensuring compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention, and therefore, decent living and working conditions for seafarers. Rear Admiral Luigi Giardino of the Italian Coast Guard explains how such inspections are carried out and what...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jun 11, 2019 | Industry News
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, CEO at TOTOTHEO MARITIME & President at WISTA International, defines what sustainability means for shipping, referring to its three pillars – economic, social and environmental – and addressing also key steps to take for action. As...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jun 4, 2019 | Industry News
The IMO’s 2019 guidelines on consistent implementation of 0.50% sulfur limit under MARPOL Annex VI adopted by resolution MEPC.320(74) are now available. These comprehensive guidelines include a template for a “Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report (FONAR)” set...
by Poseidon Navigation | May 28, 2019 | Industry News
CyberOwl CEO Daniel Ng questions whether commercial shipping is asleep at the cyber security helm, headed for hazards already overcome by more cyber-mature sectors. At CyberOwl, we have engaged with more than 50 shipowners, operators and OEMs in the last six months to...
