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STCW Hours of rest: Have you done the math lesson ?
IHO Data Check - Legal Implications
Costa Concordia Lessons
Maritime Labour Convention Inspectors Addressing the Human Element
Human factors in surveyor training - meeting the challenge
The need for human element competence among Classification Society Surveyors
Human element skills and knowledge required of P&I surveyors and inspectors
The distinction between 'crew negligence' and 'crew incompetence' and the consequence thereof
Another hazardous cargo, another sinking
Cargo Declaration Forms - Bulk Cargoes That May Liquefy
CO2 emissions from ships; the latest IMO regulatory developments
Combating piracy: Shipping to become costlier
Nowhere to hide
Major Issues of the Week
Help Somalia fight roots of piracy
New Magnetic Soap Could Clean Up Oil Spills Quickly and Efficiently
Somali pirates keep U.S. hostage on the move
UNESCO: cruise ships may prove damaging to Venice
Mysterious Flotsam in Gulf of Mexico Came from Deepwater Horizon Rig
Costa Concordia accident and Commission review of safety legislation
EU NAVFOR warship successfully releases Indian dhow and crew
UN Secretary-General supports IMO initiative for closer counter-piracy co-operation
Marine Paradise Threatened By Cruise Ship
Videos of the week
What a Tanker does when pirates attack
Using satellites to fight Somali piracy
Two hostages are rescued by US forces
Captain David Patraiko discusses the need for drills relating to safe entry into enclosed space entry
Shipping Container Buildings
How oil tanker ships are made and manufactured
Costa Concordia salvage: worst-case scenario
Tackling piracy in Somalia
Safety issues
Issue of Endorsements Attesting to the Recognition of a Certificate of Competency
Ship stability on the IMO agenda
Recording of incinerator capacity on the supplement to the IOPP certificate
USCG to practice recovering oil from icy water
Costa Concordia: Statement on EU passenger ship safety review
Tighten up evacuation training checks
Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports
Revised Garbage Discharge Regulations for Ships
Neglecting the magnetic compass
Enforcement of ship training rules varies by nation
Alerts
Cargo unsafe for carriage
EU increase sanctions against Syria
Update on Carriage of Ore Cargoes
ONI issues Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report
ONI issues Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report
Seafarers and Human Element Issues
Nautilus welcomes seafarer training support decision
Somali Government Backs US Hostage Rescue
Philippines ratifies ILO 185
Georgian Captain Recounts Somali Hostage Ordeal: 'They Treated Us Mercilessly'
Seafarers ' fund needed to release ships held by Somali pirates
Crew safe following distress call off Philippines
Foreigners kidnapped in Africa
Environmental Issues
Pollution Preparedness & Response Activities Report 2011
What is the Sargasso Sea?
Clean up world seas to boost economy
EU launches attempt to deliver shipping emissions trading scheme
Sulphur levels drop
Broadcast study of ocean acidification to date helps scientists evaluate effects on marine life
White House Pressured Scientists to Underestimate BP Spill Size
DNV: Impact of EEDI and SEEMP
Security and Anti-Piracy Issues
Somali pirates are moving further into the Indian Ocean
MSC hikes piracy surcharge between African ports
Somali pirates chop off hostage captain's arm to elicit $3m ransom
Who Will Win The War Against Pirates?
Piracy and kidnapping in Somalia
NATO Shipping Centre- Weekly Piracy Assessment
Inability to prosecute Somali pirates frustrates Ottawa
Using Satellite Imagery to Track the Developmental Effects of Somali Piracy
Accidents, Penalties and Incident Investigation Issues
Horizon Lines Reaches Resolution on Environmental Record-Keeping Incident
Carnival is sued by crew member over cruise ship disaster
BP must cover some Transocean oil spill damages
Cruise ship captain admits mistake in deposition
History's Worst Shipwrecks
Chevron to face charges over Brazil spill
Three people charged over oil spill
Salvage teams dismantle 330ft grounded cargo ship in one month
EMSA vessel to assist with bunker oil removal from Costa Concordia
Murder charge for ferry crew
Technology Issues
New, environment friendly ballast water treatment system
Frontline commits to Inmarsat XpressLink for 100+ vessels
IP launches two new antifoulings for large vessel
ABB to provide energy management system for new Viking Line ferry
Algoma Central Corporation has chosen Wärtsilä to supply complete propulsion systems
Mitsubishi reduces friction on ship hulls by blowing bubbles
ISS Launches Anti-Piracy Solution
Rolls-Royce to design and equip seven vessels for Brazil
Shipping and General Interest Issues
Nigeria LNG in talks to raise $1 bln to buy six ships
Arctic ice melt lifts hopes for Russian maritime trade
ClassNKmakes success through difficult years
New ISF Training Book for Deck Ratings
Maersk appoints new head of tankers unit
Maersk Reorganizes Far East-Mediterranean Services
BP to Restrict VLCC Access at Hound Point Crude Oil Terminal
Safer Port Environment Contributes to Reducing Costs
Oversupply and global economic downturn to dominate China Maritime Week
Shipping signal gnaws at market optimism
