by Poseidon Navigation | Mar 6, 2018 | Industry News
Inmarsat has moved a step closer to gaining IMO recognition for its FleetBroadband-based safety communications as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). On 23 February, the sub-committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue...
by Poseidon Navigation | Feb 28, 2018 | Industry News
In its recently published quarterly magazine, Korean register cites what it considers to be the top ten issues driving the hipping and shipbuilding market throughout 2017. 1.South Korean court declares Hanjin Shipping bankrupt on 14 February 2017: Hanjin Shipping...
by Poseidon Navigation | Feb 20, 2018 | Industry News
In its latest report highlighting key issues in the maritime, ICS focused among others on major points on global supply and demand for seafarers, revealing a current global shortage of about 16,500 officers (2.1%), but a surplus of about 119,000 ratings (15.8%). In...
by Poseidon Navigation | Feb 12, 2018 | Industry News
Greek Owners remain the dominant force in global shipowning with an owned fleet worth approximately of 100 Billion USD, followed closely by Japan and China, Worth of 89 and 84 Billion USD respectively, according to VesselsValue’s yearly World Fleet Values...
by Poseidon Navigation | Feb 6, 2018 | Industry News
The IMO have announced that the theme this year for World Maritime Day is “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future” commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Convention establishing the organization. In March, a ceremony will be held at IMO...
by Poseidon Navigation | Jan 31, 2018 | Industry News
The UK MCA issued a Marine Note, summarizing the changes to current MCA education and training requirements for obtaining a UK Certificate of Competency. Among others, the publication introduces further changes to the SQA OOW written examinations requirement for...
