Knowing your history is beneficial to most, if not everyone who is fascinated with waterways. One of the most renown canals that people are always quick to remember about is the famous Panama Canal, otherwise call – Canal de Panamá. The Panama Canal is an artificial waterway located in Panama which connects the Atlantic Ocean […]
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It is usually movies that we watch and see piracy in full effect. Unfortunately, it is a real life tragedy that affects people who try to earn an honest bread. I can never fathom how pirates think prior to robbing vessels or kidnapping people. What is their main purpose? One may ask. Their main purpose
Pursuing a career in a Maritime-related field is more than just education, it is more like a hobby or a lifestyle. The traditional career choices make it difficult for one to gain employment, and is increasing the size of brain drain within several countries. While is it completely necessary to further your studies in an
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In February, 2009, I was on board OSV and we were at anchor at Sharjah OPL. Unfortunately, both generators had shut down one after the other and there was no chance of getting a spare from shore.
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Following various reports regarding the impact of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on the shipping industry, the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) issued a circular urging flag state authorities
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Have demonstrated their ability to revise their modes of operation in response to maritime industry behavior and the responses of coastal states.
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The International Labor Organization predicts that as many as 25 million jobs worldwide could be wiped out by a worldwide recession brought about by the pandemic.
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A big shout out from your Captain on the mission floor. You guys mean a lot to me. I am often so preoccupied with my daily routine and do not get much time to communicate with you.
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A port is a complex infrastructure and its interdependence with other economic activities is obvious. Its complexity arises primarily from the fact that it is regarded as a unit
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Not often do you get the opportunity to write a blog piece for a fellow colleague on-ship, particularly on such a niche subject matter of cadet training
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Efficiency Through Proficiency
