Paper charts remain an indispensable tool in many smaller ships, tugs, and fishing boats worldwide. In many such vessels, there is no space to fit the dual Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) which the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requires in order to dispense...
The issue regarding blue water fishing crew being mistreated appears to receive far more attention than does the mistreatment of deep-sea ship’s crew. Neither have any place in our 21st Century. ...
More properly referred to as the "Demolition Market", scrapping of vessels has very measurable effects on the asset value of middle-aged and older tonnage. Let's have a look at what happens at the end of a ship’s service life....
More properly referred to as the "Demolition Market", scrapping of vessels has very measurable effects on the asset value of middle-aged and older tonnage. Let's have a look at what happens at the end of a ship’s service life....
New vs Old…what are the current merits (and pitfalls) owners face when deciding to add to their fleet?...