Turkish Maritime Pilots' Association has declared 1-5 June as the Maritime Pilots Week. Marine pilotage is one of the most important professions in maritime and one of the oldest of all. Let’s take a look at the history and importance of the maritime pilots. A maritime...
The first American female cruise ship captain, Kate McCue Like many others, the maritime industry is also male-dominated. However, the International Maritime Organization and many others, including Zeymarine, are taking steps to bring gender equality to the industry. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), women represent...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made life a lot harder for businesses as well. The uncertainty forces us to do a solid business continuity plan. Here’s how to do it. Having a continuity plan has always been crucial for businesses. The coronavirus pandemic has made it...
Many ports, ships, squares, and even whole cities look like they are abandoned for good because of the lockdown caused by the coronavirus. Let’s see what they look like now. The Diamond Princess The Diamond Princess The Diamond Princess cruise ship anchored off the shore of Yokohama, south...
Since January 1, 2020, IMO member states are expected to fully implement the new global marine fuel sulfur cap. However, the COVID-19 pandemic makes it quite difficult. According to the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) new regulations which came into force on January 1, 2020, the maximum...
While we are all at home, we would like to list 20 movies for those who love the sea. 20 - All Is Lost (IMDB Rating: 6.9) Action, Adventure, Drama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no1rl9Gvx-s All is Lost by J.C. Chandor After a collision with a shipping container at sea, a resourceful sailor...
Let’s take a closer look at the latest effects of the coronavirus on the maritime industry. As of April 7th, close to a 1,5 million coronavirus cases have been reported and 75,000 people have lost their lives. This pandemic has been negatively affecting the whole World:...
The coronavirus outbreak has been spreading very quickly. Let's take a look at how it affects the shipping industry. The first US coronavirus death has been reported in Washington state last weekend. This means that the virus has now reached 49 counties. According to the World...
It’s time to know more about the world’s largest bulk carriers. After talking about the world’s largest container ships, the world’s largest cargo ships, and the world’s largest crane vessels, let’s remember the world’s largest bulk carriers A bulk carrier, also known as a bulker, is a...
After mentioning the world's largest container ships, it's time to take a look at the world's largest cargo ships. A cargo ship is any type of vessel that carries cargo in bulk or packaged form. These vessels include bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers, LPG tankers,...