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 Ranking. In...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Editions of Admiralty Charts Published 22nd February 2018 497 Turkey, Marmara Denizi, Izmit Korfezi. 22-02-2018 518 International Chart Series, Mediterrnean Sea, Spain - East Coast, Approaches. 22-02-2018 1025...
The UKHO have announced that, on publication of the new edition in March 2018, ADMIRALTY Ocean Passages for the World (NP136) will be replaced by two new publications as follows: › ADMIRALTY Ocean Passages for the World Vol 1 NP136 (1) - Atlantic Ocean region ›...
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...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Admiralty Charts Published 15th February 2018 5150(1) Mariners' Routeing Chart East China Sea (January) 15-02-2018 5150(2) Mariners' Routeing Chart East China Sea (February) 15-02-2018 5150(3) Marines' Routeing Chart East...
This document provides recommendations on the layout, strength and fittings for gas carrier manifolds. This version is an update to the previous edition of 'Manifold Recommendations for Liquefied Gas Carriers (2011)'. These recommendations are for liquefied petroleum...
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...
Chart & Publications Title Edition Due New Editions of Admiralty Charts Published 8th February 2018 124 International Chart Series, Netherlands, Noordzeekanaal including Ijmuiden, Zaandam and Amsterdam. Part A, Nordzeekanaal. Part B, Continuation, Nordzeekanaal....
IMSBC Code & Supplement, 2018 Edition will be released in March. This new edition will not render obsolete the previous 2016 edition which will remain valid until 31 December 2018. The French and Spanish editions will follow later this year. The IMSBC Code,...
Despite the strains that mega vessels may put on port operations, they did not have a major impact on port performance in 2017, a study undertaken by CargoSmart showed. The study, which compared mega vessel and non-mega vessel performance in the ports of Los Angeles,...