Shore leave: will a new standard protect seafarer rights?
International maritime law is supposed to protect the right to shore leave, but...
International maritime law is supposed to protect the right to shore leave, but...
International maritime law is supposed to protect the right to shore leave, but since 9/11 many seafarers have found this right eroded by an increasingly security-focused industry. Can a new amendment to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic change this? Patrick Kingsland asks Roger Harris, executive director at the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network.
Wärtsilä has entered an agreement to maintain the fuel gas handling system installed onboard Finnish ferry company Viking Line’s passenger ferry, Viking Grace.
The Nauticast AtoN2-3 offers full aid-to-navigation(AtoN) functionality in compliance with IEC 62320-2 Edition 2 for maritime shipping with the latest draft paper on AtoN use in EU Inland shipping.
Turkey recently announced the route for Kanal Istanbul, a planned artificial channel between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. While it promises to bring huge economic advantages to the country, environmentalists are putting up a fight, claiming it could cause an ecological disaster.
With the Brexit deadline looming, the potential impact on the UK’s ports is still unclear. Organisations such as Maritime UK have expressed concern that leaving the European Union without a customs deal could cause chaos at ports. However, the UK’s renewed focus on maritime could usher in a new era of prosperity.
A recent UK Government report has found that emissions from the shipping industry are far higher than previously thought. As this raises concern for air quality in ports such as Southampton and Liverpool, what is being done to regulate and mitigate emissions at ports around the UK?
Damen Shiprepair Brest (DSBr) has completed renovation work on a 116,000dwt cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises.
MacGregor has been selected to upgrade and optimise the container stowage systems installed on-board seven Hapag-Lloyd C-class container vessels.
Increasing piracy, shipping accidents and political disputes have made Southeast Asia a dangerous place for seafarers. But what is the cause of these issues, and to what extent are countries in the region taking steps to solve them?
Marine Grade products delivered by specguard offer long-term protection from adverse weather conditions and the demanding marine environment. This includes coated piles, ship fenders, buoys and other structures that need lasting protection.
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