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Indonesian Navy fires on Chinese boat, injures fisherman

Jun 19, 2016

An Indonesian naval vessel fired on a Chinese fishing boat on Friday, injuring one person, China's foreign ministry said, the countries' third reported confrontation this year near a chain of islands as regional tensions mount in the South China Sea…

IMB: Beware Commercial Impact of Cyber Attacks

Jun 19, 2016

The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is asking shipping and maritime companies to be vigilant to the potential commercial impact that cyber-attacks can cause.IMB says that cyber security is not only about trying to identify and to prevent…

Indonesia Again Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat

Jun 19, 2016

Indonesian navy officials detained a Chinese boat along with seven Chinese crew members for allegedly fishing in Indonesian maritime territory in the disputed South China Sea region, Ap reported quoting Indonesia's navy spokesman. The Indonesian…

Countries Must Do More to help Greece with Migrant Crisis - U.N. chief

Jun 18, 2016

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on Saturday for countries to do more to help cope with Europe's migrant crisis, saying Greece could not manage on its own.Speaking in Athens before heading to the Greek island of Lesbos…

Severe Weather Forecast for Port Kembla, Australia

Jun 18, 2016

The Harbour Master at Port Kembla has issued a notification of potential severe weather forecast for the next 72 hours (18-21 June). The port remains open and conditions will be monitored closely. It is likely that the Harbour Master will order…

SOLAS: What Does it Mean for Customers?

Jun 18, 2016

Vincent Clerc, the Chief Commercial Officer at Maersk Line takes a look on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Effective July 1, 2016, SOLAS will require that shippers of a packed container provide its verified gross mass (VGM). The customer…

Can You Handle a PR Crisis? Asks The Swedish Club

Jun 17, 2016

If your ship sinks, can you answer the questions the public wants answered?  Are you and your team prepared should the unthinkable happen? Could a perfect media storm happen on your watch? These were the questions posed to an audience of shipowners…

NYK Selected “Competitive IT Strategy Company”

Jun 17, 2016

The NYK Group has been selected by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) as a “Competitive IT Strategy Company” for 2016. NYK is the first company in the maritime industry to receive this award…

Chilean Port Inspections - International Vessels Arriving from Ecuador

Jun 16, 2016

The Chilean Agriculture Service is warning of inspections for all international vessels arriving direct from Ecuador following latest detections in Chilean ports of the brown moth, Thyrinteina arnobia (Lagarta Eucalyptus).Following the advice…

ABS is Japan's First Foreign RO for Maritime Labor Inspection

Jun 16, 2016

ABS has been selected by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) as Japan’s first foreign Recognized Organization (RO) for maritime labor inspection.Maritime Labor Convention comprises 16 articles, containing general provisions…

Australian Navy Welcomes its Newest Officers

Jun 16, 2016

Twenty weeks since walking through the gates of HMAS Creswell to start initial training, 104 naval officers graduated today. Friends and family were on hand to share in the achievements of the 82 men and 22 women. Honouring a long-standing commitment to the New Entry Officers…

India, Thailand Firm up Maritime Ties

Jun 16, 2016

India and Thailand are set to firm up cooperation to combat terrorism, and boost maritime security, defence ties and trade during Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s maiden visit to India, reports PTI. Prayut has earlier said…

SurvitecZodiac Appoints New General Manager

Jun 14, 2016

Nadia Delaoutre-Pollato, the recently appointed general manager of SurvitecZodiac at Chevanceaux, France, has announced the completion of a major factory modernization. Located in the heart of France’s cognac-growing region, the factory is the…

Hapag-Lloyd Warns of Preventive Actions by China

Jun 14, 2016

Further to Hapag-Lloyd's information to their Customer circular issued in 4th March 2016 on the preventive actions of Zika virus for all cargoes entering China, the company has now provided an updated list of origin countries.All shipments…

Terex Unveils New Modular Training Program

Jun 14, 2016

Modular training course program uses state-of-the-art simulation technology Düsseldorf, Germany, 14 June 2016 – At this year’s TOC Europe in Hamburg, Germany, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is presenting a newly designed training program for harbour crane operators…

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