The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has beefed up its organizational work force with the appointment of 60 new officers and personnel, the agency said on Tuesday.
Wednesday 10 October is World Mental Health and with growing awareness and concern over the mental health of seafarers dislocated from family and friends for long periods it sees some new initiatives from the industry.
Local officials continues to assist the US Coast Guard with handling the 250ft cargo ship Alta, which has been adrift since last month, located some 1300 miles southeast of Bermuda with 10 crew on board.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority Testing Autonomous Navigation in Port
October 5, 2018
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has signed a partnership agreement with an artificial intelligence software startup to help develop autonomous navigation within the port.
Over the last couple of weeks Philippines government officials have been seeking to reassure the country that it will pass the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) latest audit on its maritime training.
Singapore shipmanager Synergy Group has launched a new counselling service aimed at improving mental health support for sea and shore-based maritime personnel.
Chinese Firms Now Hold Stakes In Over A Dozen European Ports
October 9, 2018
For decades, whenever stevedore Giorgos Nouchoutidis arrived for work at the port of Piraeus, he would breathe in the fresh, briny sea breeze and feel a surge of pride.
