Maritime Professional RSS Feed http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Musings/February-2012/Andres-de-Urdaneta.aspx> Pioneering Spanish navigator, explorer, and friar. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Musings/February-2012/Andres-de-Urdaneta.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Training-Issues/February-2012/Understanding-eLearning-in-Maritime-Job-Training-a.aspx> This is the fourth installment in a series of five articles intended to cover eLearning in the maritime industry - what it is, what are its strengths and what are its limitations. This installment (part 4) covers the second half of the practical strengths of eLearning including: Trainee peer and mentorship communities, The potential for cost reduction (or not!) , Maintenance and currency of learning materials, and Standardization and objectivity. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:04:47 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Training-Issues/February-2012/Understanding-eLearning-in-Maritime-Job-Training-a.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Krishnapatnam-Port-has-the-deepest-draft/February-2012/Krishnapatnam-Port-has-the-deepest-draft.aspx> All-weather deep-sea Krishnapatnam port now has the distinction of having the deepest draft in the country Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:18:38 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Krishnapatnam-Port-has-the-deepest-draft/February-2012/Krishnapatnam-Port-has-the-deepest-draft.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/about-electronic-compoents/February-2012/Market-Share-of-Korean-IC-Manufacturers-Globally-S.aspx> The revenue of IC suppliers in North America posted 53% of the entire IC revenue in 2011 and their market shares increased as well, according to latest reports from market research firm ICInsights. The foundry dealers are exclusive for the statistic. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:28:59 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/about-electronic-compoents/February-2012/Market-Share-of-Korean-IC-Manufacturers-Globally-S.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Musings/February-2012/Miguel-Lopez-de-Legazpi.aspx> Founder of the Spanish settlement in Manila. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Musings/February-2012/Miguel-Lopez-de-Legazpi.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Far-East-Maritime/February-2012/Little-to-excite-container-shipping-in-Hong-Kong-b.aspx> The traditional government inertia means Hong Kong’s inexorable transition to a transshipment port will continue. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:29:33 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Far-East-Maritime/February-2012/Little-to-excite-container-shipping-in-Hong-Kong-b.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Arun-Sharma-takes-over-IRS/February-2012/Arun-Sharma-takes-over-IRS.aspx> As new CMD, Arun Sharma is confident of steering IRS through a trajectory of growth Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:26:39 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Arun-Sharma-takes-over-IRS/February-2012/Arun-Sharma-takes-over-IRS.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/The-Final-Word-with-Joseph-Keefe/February-2012/Hot-Flashes-from-Marad.aspx> Or not... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:42:22 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/The-Final-Word-with-Joseph-Keefe/February-2012/Hot-Flashes-from-Marad.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Far-East-Maritime/February-2012/Ailing-lines-lunge-for-the-record-rate-hike-button.aspx> As the losses pour in, it is hardly surprising to see container carriers preparing to hit shippers with hefty GRIs. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:21:37 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Far-East-Maritime/February-2012/Ailing-lines-lunge-for-the-record-rate-hike-button.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/about-electronic-compoents/February-2012/Motorola-Sold-5-3-Million-Smartphones-4Q11.aspx> 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. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:58:30 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/about-electronic-compoents/February-2012/Motorola-Sold-5-3-Million-Smartphones-4Q11.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Martin-Rushmere/January-2012/Panama-Canal-update.aspx> A 13,200 vessel is being designed to fit through the locks Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:41:35 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Martin-Rushmere/January-2012/Panama-Canal-update.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Transportation-Security-News-and-Views/January-2012/TWICs-Will-Cost-a-Little-Less.aspx> 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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:21:17 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Transportation-Security-News-and-Views/January-2012/TWICs-Will-Cost-a-Little-Less.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Transportation-Security-News-and-Views/January-2012/Results-of-the-January-2012-NMSAC-Meeting-–-Pa-(1).aspx> 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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:54:23 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Transportation-Security-News-and-Views/January-2012/Results-of-the-January-2012-NMSAC-Meeting-–-Pa-(1).aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Musings/January-2012/Delta-Mariner.aspx> One-of-a-kind rocket-carrying vessel. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Musings/January-2012/Delta-Mariner.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Martin-Rushmere/January-2012/Ports-and-carriers-make-huge-strides-in-cutting-po.aspx> But will it be enough for the bureaucrats? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:42:23 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Martin-Rushmere/January-2012/Ports-and-carriers-make-huge-strides-in-cutting-po.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Training-Issues/January-2012/Understanding-eLearning-in-Maritime-Job-Traini-(1).aspx> 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. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:51:56 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Maritime-Training-Issues/January-2012/Understanding-eLearning-in-Maritime-Job-Traini-(1).aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Ship-Building-in-the-US-Gulf-Coast-Region/January-2012/Repairing-Steel-Vessels-in-Louisiana.aspx> 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 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:45:01 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Ship-Building-in-the-US-Gulf-Coast-Region/January-2012/Repairing-Steel-Vessels-in-Louisiana.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Ship-Building-in-the-US-Gulf-Coast-Region/January-2012/Benefits-of-Maritime-Engineering-Software.aspx> 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. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:22:04 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Ship-Building-in-the-US-Gulf-Coast-Region/January-2012/Benefits-of-Maritime-Engineering-Software.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Is-Manpower-quality-destroying-us-/January-2012/Is-Manpower-quality-destroying-us-.aspx> 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 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:12:48 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Is-Manpower-quality-destroying-us-/January-2012/Is-Manpower-quality-destroying-us-.aspx http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Martin-Rushmere/January-2012/Harbor-Maintenance-Tax-gets-a-novel-proposal.aspx> But the supporters miss the real point Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:38:12 GMT http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs/Martin-Rushmere/January-2012/Harbor-Maintenance-Tax-gets-a-novel-proposal.aspx