Cruising Ahead: An Overview of The Maritime Industry
Cruises have long been a holiday favourite. Stopping at a variety of destinations and with luxury on-board facilities, tourists worldwide choose to spend their summers on the seas.
Truckers’ strike paralyses Brazil
Protest against rising fuel prices brings economy to a halt and causes severe disruption to fruit exports
http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/175691/truckers-strike-paralyses-brazil
IMO Approves New Shipping Corridors in Bering Sea to Improve Safety
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), part of the United Nations, approved a joint proposal by the United States and Russia to establish two-way shipping lanes across the Bering Sea and into the Arctic Ocean late last week. The newly adopted measure, bound to come into effect on Dec 1, specifies six two-way routes and six areas of precaution and aims to improve safety of navigation and reduce the risk of incidents and collisions.
While the use of these shipping lanes is voluntary, the...
http://www.highnorthnews.com/imo-approves-new-shipping-corridors-in-bering-sea-to-improve-safety/
American P&I’s Essential Best Practices and Regulatory Guidance for Shipowners and Operators
Following its long tradition of advisory service to maritime operators, the American P&I Club has issued two comprehensive shipowners’ guides to regulatory compliance; Welcome to Greater China and Welcome to the USA.
UK Hydrographic Office appoints Chief Technology Officer
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced the appointment of Terry Makewell to the position of Chief Technology Officer.
UK Chamber launches guidelines for seafarer mental welfare policy
Mental illness is estimated to cost UK businesses £30 billion every year through lost production, recruitment and absence.
Energizing American Shipbuilding Act introduced
US Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate has introduced the “Energizing American Shipbuilding Act.”
Semco Maritime receives an important rig order in Norway
Semco Maritime has been chosen to prepare the Floatel Victory accommodation rig for a new assignment for Maersk Oil in the UK sector.