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Marine Surveyors Unite

Following its formation, the International Institute of Marine Surveying – Indian Chapter, which remained dormant since its announcement more than a year back will now take on a more active role

Growth on the backburner until 2014, then fireworks, says HSBC

The bad news is that this year will not be a good one, and probably not next year, either. The good news is that the future is so bright HSBC’s trade analysts have all flipped down their welding helmets.

Johnson’s sea grass

Johnson’s sea grass
A rare and threatened marine plant, found only in Florida.

Assessment in Maritime Job Training and Familiarization

Assessment in Maritime Job Training and Familiarization
This is the first in a series of articles discussing current and best-practice assessment methods in maritime job training and familiarization. This first article discusses the limits and purpose of assessment. Subsequent articles will look at assessment reliability and validity, professional judgement, the goals and topics of assessments, and the merits of specific assessment practices in the maritime industry.

SMP conference takes the gateway to growth

The maritime sector needs to push for all round development

Educational Website for Navigational Aids in Arabic Language

My web site " www.navigateship.com " is for education in navigational aids from Magnetic Compass to GPS in Arabic Language.

Right whales

Right whales
Highly endangered marine mammals.

Higher throughput doesn’t mean you need more terminals

The real growth in Hong Kong lies in the double counting of transhipment cargo barged down the Pearl River or fed in from regional ports.

Akash Dredging & Marine Services acquire cutter suction dredger

Akash Dredging & Marine Services acquire cutter suction dredger
One more company takes the dredging route

Inland Crisis: on the Water, at the Locks and – in Washington, too…

Inland Crisis: on the Water, at the Locks and – in Washington, too…
WCI Meetings in Washington highlight shortfalls in waterways infrastructure funding while red tape prevents critical industry input through Inland Waterways User Board.

Weak demand equals rising rates – really?

In the parallel universe occupied by container shipping lines, the steep rate hikes are unrealistic and a desperate attempt to raise profitability before signing annual contracts.

Kort nozzle

Kort nozzle
Application of aeronautical engineering to ship propulsion.

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This Day in Naval History - Feb. 22

From the Navy News Service:   1865 - A Union squadron under the command of Rear Adm. David Dixon Porter bombards and captures Wilmington, N.

ROV Training Graduates Secure Employment

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Half of ROV class find employment within a week of completing training.   A subsea training centre has reported an increase in employment of their students,

Statement from SOS SaveOurSeafarers

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Following Tuesday’s conference on Somali piracy organised by the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office and held at the IMO’s London headquarters,

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