Pilots from the Tangier Port who have been training at South Tyneside College are so impressed with our simulator system they decided to invest in similar specialist equipment themselves. 
continue reading "Morocco Project"

News has reached us of the intrepid group, “The Outloars” – and their plans for The London 2 Paris Rowing Challenge.
continue reading "The London 2 Paris Rowing Challenge"

The NZ Maritime School, run by Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) salutes the new decade with the installation of a state-of-the-art engine room simulator. The new facility represents an additional $1.5 million investment and complements the school’s “bridge” simulator.
continue reading "Bright Light"

The main militant group in Nigeria’s oil rich region has vowed to attack an oil facility belonging to Shell.
continue reading "Attack Vow"

Seychelles will try suspected Somali pirates after European guarantees they would be sent home to serve their sentences, a minister announced.
continue reading "Trying Times"

Somali pirates have been painted as a blessing after causing a boon for thousands of Kenyan fishermen.
continue reading "Pirate Bounty"

The Australian immigration detention centre on Christmas Island is almost full, sparking debate on whether asylum seekers who arrive by boat should be sent elsewhere.
continue reading "No Room"

An expert on Somali affairs claims the pirates holding Paul and Rachel Chandler hostage have united Somalis on thing: the obligation they have towards the British couple whose captors demand ransom. 
continue reading "United View"

An Ethiopian ship operated by Ethiopian Shipping Lines (ESL), foiled a pirate attempt this week in the Gulf of Aden, the multi-national anti-piracy task force reported.
continue reading "Ethiopian Escape"

Atlantic Container Lines (ACL) is planning modifications to its existing ships — cabins that could be used to hold stowaways found on their ships.
continue reading "Cabin Fever"

Gulf Navigation Holding (GNH), the sole maritime and shipping company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is looking to expand its ship fleet in 2010.
continue reading "Splashing The Cash"

Australia’s port and airport workers could face mandatory fingerprinting under recommendations from law enforcement agencies to the federal government.
continue reading "ID Parade"

The European Commission decided in 2008 to analyse possible and known threats to Europe and its population as part of an extensive programme.
continue reading "Euro Views"

The London P&I Club has raised concern that out-of-date onboard charts and other nautical publications are continuing to prove a contributory cause of shipping accidents, despite requirements laid down by international legislation.
continue reading "Charted Hazard"

The aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush left Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding for sea trials Wednesday after a seven-month maintenance period.
continue reading "Bush Trials"