âTwiggyâ Baker Wins BWT Puerto Escondido Challenge
Grant âTwiggyâ Baker (ZAF) claimed victory today at the Puerto Escondido Challenge, besting a field of 24 of the worldâs best big wave surfers in towering 20-toâŚ
Winners of International Seafarers' Welfare Awards
The winners of ISWAN's International Seafarers' Welfare Awards 2016 were announced on 24th June at a high-profile ceremony held in Manila, the Philippines. The ceremonyâŚ
Blue Angels Resume Schedule
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to its 2016 demonstration schedule July 2-4 in Traverse City, Mich., Commander, Naval Air Forces announced. The Blue Angels temporarily stood downâŚ
Ovation Of The Seas Sets Sail From China
Royal Caribbean christened their third Quantum class cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, to huge fanfare in a ceremony in Tianjin, China. The event marked the firstâŚ
HMS Ambush Docks in Gibraltar
Navy nuclear submarine HMS Ambush yesterday steamed to Gibraltar â in a massive show of force against Spain. The Spanish â emboldened by Britainâs Brexit vote ââŚ
Indonesia Bans Ships for Philippines
The Indonesian Government has banned vessels flying Indonesias flag from sailing to the Philippines following the latest hostage incident. According to a report in APâŚ
Maritime Needs More Women Power
United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary- General Ki Tack Lim pushed for the increased involvement of women in the seafaring industryâŚ
More PPPs Needed to Enhance Dubai Maritime
The Marine Advisory Council has met to discuss the best ways to continue leading the march to excellence pursued by the Dubai Maritime Authority in upgrading the components of Dubaiâs maritime sector. The council during the meeting, its fourth since its establishment in2014, examined the need to modernise infrastructure, developed legislative, legal and logistics aspects, and further diversify investment opportunities to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the local maritime community.
DMCA Showcases Local Maritime Leadership
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) showcased Dubai's global maritime leadership in the presence of a high-level delegation from City of Glasgow College who commendedâŚ
210 Ships Pass Through Suez Canal Last Week
Suez Canal traffic data revealed that 210 ships transited the canal, with a total load of 12.8m tonnes, from 19 to 23 June. An average of 42 ships transited the canal per day during that periodâŚ
