Are the maritime industries ready to embrace Smart Shipping? – You decide

Are the maritime industries about to be revolutionised by smart shipping or is the sector not yet ready for the fourth industrial revolution? It is a highly emotive subject and the Parliamentary Debate at Seatrade Maritime Middle East will see six leading industry executives, all with strong...

http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/middle-east-africa/are-the-maritime-industries-ready-to-embrace-smart-shipping-you-decide.html

Cruise ship NAUTICA broke off moorings at storm-battered Glasgow

NAUTICA

Cruise ship NAUTICA broke off her moorings at Greenock, Glasgow, Scotland, as severe wind battered the area, at around 1030 UTC Sep 19. The ship with 478 passengers on board started to drift, 3 tugs were sent to take her under control said Express.co.uk. According to AIS, as of 1500 UTC operation was still under way, with two tugs still at her side. The ship was brought to anchor, but probably needs assistance to hold on against gale-force wind. Image: @1PMcCurdy

FleetMon Vessel Risk Rating: ht...

https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2018/23689/cruise-ship-nautica-broke-moorings-storm-battered-/