A short while ago, Danish biotech company Cysbio discovered a way to take off copper from the antifouling paints. The exploration has the potential to change the industry. But why is the concept so hope-inspiring? Without further ado, let’s dive into details. What is Antifouling Paint? Brand new vessels freshly delivered from the shipyard do…
Our species build ships. People in ancient times, without knowing each other like Polynesians or Ancient Egyptians simultaneously built ships for fishing, exploring or strengthening the fleet. Even now, children from all over the world are trying to make paper ships with their small hands yet with great imagination. Do you want to learn about…
One that confounds good and evil is an enemy to good, said statesman and economist Edmund Burke once. For the sake of nature, even though we do not know what is exactly good but we know what is certainly bad. For centuries, shipping relied on wind power yet since the 19th century it generally relies…
Maritime law refers to the regulations of the principal issues such as shipping trade, buying/selling of ships or prohibition of imported goods. Frankly, for the most part, maritime law is above our head. Even the attorneys who specialized in maritime law can feel perplexed when facing case documents. However, maritime laws also have an attractive…
Umpteen studies and articles indicate one specific conclusion: in the next ten years, China, most likely, will be the biggest economy in the world. The rise in exports in the last few decades paved the way for the expeditious rise of the Chinese economy on the world stage. Yet how outstanding is the influence of…
This morning on March 28, Turkish security forces neutralized a naval mine off Igneada, near the border with Bulgaria. Following the incident, Turkish fishing vessels have been prohibited from operating in the Black Sea until further notice. The sightings of further mines are possible in the coming weeks, resulting in localized disruptions to shipping. The…
Is 2022 smoother than 2021? The quickest answer is ‘no’. Following the tumultuous year of 2021, the new year could have remediated the issues yet recent developments and ongoing war only worsened the scenario in dire straits. Let’s get into details in regard to freight rates. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Report…
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is getting more and more grisly each passing day. Inevitably, there will be remarkable alterations in the shipping industry too. Let’s take a look at the situation on our blog. The Black Sea, in the heart of the infight, is a pivotal transition point for agricultural and oil-related…
What is worth fighting for? For recognition, rights, freedom or equality. Women’s rights are a mixture of all. March 8 International Women’s Day is simultaneously a homage and awareness of the heroes of this long-standing struggle. Hereby, we want to introduce some of the important figures that changed maritime history historically dominated by men. This…
The bridges are not just the way of getting A to B. Something is intriguing about them. Here are the ten examples out of countless impressive bridges in the world. Occasionally the history behind them or marvellous engineering brings them alive. For instance, sometimes when you cross the bridge you not only change your position…