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Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
Founder of the Spanish settlement in Manila.

Posted to Maritime Musings by Dennis Bryant on 2/3/2012 7:00:00 AM | with 0 comments


The traditional government inertia means Hong Kong’s inexorable transition to a transshipment port will continue.

Posted to Far East Maritime by Greg Knowler on 2/2/2012 10:29:33 PM | with 0 comments


As new CMD, Arun Sharma is confident of steering IRS through a trajectory of growth

Posted to Arun Sharma takes over IRS by Joseph Fonseca on 2/1/2012 2:26:39 PM | with 0 comments


Hot Flashes from Marad
Or not...

Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe by Joseph Keefe on 2/1/2012 10:42:22 AM | with 1 comments


As the losses pour in, it is hardly surprising to see container carriers preparing to hit shippers with hefty GRIs.

Posted to Far East Maritime by Greg Knowler on 2/1/2012 4:21:37 AM | with 0 comments


According to the fourth quarter and 2011 financial report, MOTOROLA mobile technology holdings Co., LTD sold over 10 million units mobile terminal products, including 5.3 million units smartphone in the fourth quarter in 2011.

Posted to about electronic compoents by ichq ichq on 2/1/2012 1:58:30 AM | with 0 comments


Panama Canal update
A 13,200 vessel is being designed to fit through the locks

Posted to Martin Rushmere by Martin Rushmere on 1/31/2012 11:41:35 PM | with 0 comments


The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has, without fanfare, updated its website with the “Latest News” that the cost to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will drop slightly, as of March 19, 2012. At that time, the price of TWIC will drop from $132.50 to $129.75.



This post covers the second session of the January 2012 meeting of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (MMSAC). This session, on the afternoon of January 18th, had two topics: a discussion of the Certain Dangerous Cargo Security Initiative and an unscheduled agenda item on using Port Security Grant Program funds to help US vessel operators defray security upgrades for operations in high risk waters.



Delta Mariner
One-of-a-kind rocket-carrying vessel.

Posted to Maritime Musings by Dennis Bryant on 1/31/2012 7:00:00 AM | with 0 comments


But will it be enough for the bureaucrats?

Posted to Martin Rushmere by Martin Rushmere on 1/30/2012 11:42:23 PM | with 0 comments


Understanding eLearning in Maritime Job Training and Familiarization - Part 3
This is the third installment of a series of articles intended to cover eLearning in the maritime industry - what it is, what are its strengths and what are its limitations. In this installment I will cover some of the practical strengths of eLearning for vessel operators including anywhere/anytime learning, training reports and metrics, trainee-centered learning, and objective trainee assessments.



LEEVAC offers a full range of vessel repair and conversion services, including the latest in marine paint products and techniques, sandblasting, steel replacement, mechanical repairs and upgrades, electrical repairs and upgrades – as well as warehousing services

Posted to Ship Building in the US Gulf Coast Region by Tyler LeCompte on 1/30/2012 5:45:01 PM | with 0 comments


In today’s economy cost effective construction has never been more important. With the use of sophisticated design software shipbuilders have learned to maximize the construction process of large vessels and provide the customer with quality service. One of these companies is <a href="http://www.leevac.com/ship-engineering-design">LEEVAC</a> Industries.

Posted to Ship Building in the US Gulf Coast Region by Tyler LeCompte on 1/30/2012 5:22:04 PM | with 0 comments


Whilst training institutes can play a greater role in enhancing quality, shipping company also need to do their bit and work closely with the institutes

Posted to Is Manpower quality destroying us? by Joseph Fonseca on 1/30/2012 2:12:48 PM | with 1 comments


Harbor Maintenance Tax gets a novel proposal
But the supporters miss the real point

Posted to Martin Rushmere by Martin Rushmere on 1/28/2012 8:38:12 PM | with 0 comments


Battle of the Komandorski Islands
An old-fashioned gun battle at sea.

Posted to Maritime Musings by Dennis Bryant on 1/27/2012 7:00:00 AM | with 0 comments


Rail remains the south China port’s best bet as export-producing factories move away from the coast.

Posted to Far East Maritime by Greg Knowler on 1/26/2012 7:03:26 PM | with 0 comments


The greatest threat to Beijing’s Go West initiative is emerging as a lack of water in the parched inland provinces.

Posted to Far East Maritime by Greg Knowler on 1/25/2012 9:01:51 PM | with 0 comments


For the navy tackling pirates is akin to being between the devil and deep blue sea

Posted to The Indian Naval Dilemma on Piracy by Joseph Fonseca on 1/25/2012 11:58:41 AM | with 0 comments


Navigating a Curious Course
Strange course lines – and the reasons for charting them – are not the exclusive domain of cruise liners. The latest high-profile disaster therefore signals the beginning of a new era in shore-based oversight of mariners. And, that’s not speculation.

Posted to Global Maritime Analysis with Joseph Keefe by Joseph Keefe on 1/25/2012 10:44:45 AM | with 0 comments


La Gloire
World’s first ocean-going self-propelled ironclad warship.

Posted to Maritime Musings by Dennis Bryant on 1/24/2012 7:00:00 AM | with 0 comments


Part 2: Understanding eLearning in Maritime Job Training and Familiarization
In this installment, part 2, I will cover what the research has to say about the strengths of eLearning, and then talk about the implications for eLearning implementation in the maritime industry. In subsequents parts, I will discuss the practical strengths, and then the limitations of eLearning.



Entering the bunkering business in India, Aegis Group is confident of causing a turnaround



The first morning session of the January meeting of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC) opened with a lengthy Welcome/Farewell Address by NMSAC sponsor, short remarks by the Committee’s Executive Director, and what was labeled a discussion of requirements for vessel guards while in port. These were followed briefings/discussions of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)/Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Harmonization, Maritime Domain Awareness and Information Sharing, the long-planned “MTSA II Regulations,” and harmonization of US and Canadian maritime transportation security regimes.



Biloxi
The oldest French settlement on the US Gulf Coast.

Posted to Maritime Musings by Dennis Bryant on 1/20/2012 7:00:00 AM | with 0 comments


You don't have to be an accounting guru to predict dismal 2011 results, but China Shipping's expected financials give an indication of the depth to which container carriers can expect to sink.

Posted to Far East Maritime by Greg Knowler on 1/20/2012 2:30:10 AM | with 0 comments


Uneasy alliances are in danger of causing a fracture

Posted to Martin Rushmere by Martin Rushmere on 1/19/2012 6:07:30 PM | with 0 comments


One company in Louisiana is making great strides to build the industry into a common household conversation topic.

Posted to Ship Building in the US Gulf Coast Region by Tyler LeCompte on 1/19/2012 2:56:17 PM | with 0 comments


Bharati Shipyard to tie up with Apeejay Shipping to set up two shipyards on East Coast of India at $ 769 million



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2/4/2012

dilipan thomas
well there is no job for most people who has finished studi...

2/2/2012

Saunders Jones
Joe, You are right on regarding both GMATS and the Super...

1/25/2012

Joseph Keefe
Mark: You get the prize, indeed. Thanks for weighing in....

1/24/2012

Mark Sales
An apt and appropriate view of the situation. It also shou...

1/24/2012

Eric Goldring
I just wrote an article on my blog about the hype which has...

1/20/2012

Shiran Senanayake
I believe that Cruise Masters are fatigued with so many por...

1/19/2012

Alan Loynd
Absolutely correct. With the largest passenger ships now...

1/19/2012

James Lynch
Well stated. The need for regulation is obvious in any fie...

1/19/2012

Eugene (Gene) Horton
Dear Greg, I read your article on “size matters” and found...

1/19/2012

Laurie Thomas
Joe, to add to John's comment, here's another gem/bad news ...