⚓ MARITIME ENGLISH & SOFT SKILLS TRAINING COURSE 🌍 Do you still feel unsteady at port because your English is not yet fluent? Does the very thought of the Marlins Test make your heart pound and your hands tremble? Do international shipboard interviews or speaking before a crowd drain your confidence? 👉 IT’S TIME TO […]
THE “HUMAN ERROR” FACTOR IN MARITIME ACCIDENTS – DON’T STOP AT THE NUMBERS Over 80% of maritime accidents are recorded as being linked to human factors – a figure that compels the global maritime industry to question: Are seafarers truly the root cause, or is this merely a symptom of a safety system trapped in […]
🚢🔥 GLOBAL OIL MARKET ANALYSIS: SUPPLY SURPLUS, PRICE VOLATILITY – WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE MARITIME AND ENERGY SECTORS? 🔥🚢 The global oil market is navigating a complex phase, where the supply-demand balance is increasingly tilting towards a surplus. As the lifeblood of the global economy and the maritime industry, what do these fluctuations signify […]
MARITIME SECURITY IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE The IMO Secretary-General calls for enhanced international cooperation in the face of escalating maritime threats. “Maritime security is not just a technical issue—it is a deeply human one.” This was the powerful message delivered by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez to the United Nations Security Council […]
3 UNEXPECTED AI-POWERED STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING YOUR VESSEL EFFICIENCY The maritime industry is facing mounting pressure to enhance operational efficiency while complying with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. The question is no longer “When will AI be applied?” but rather “How can AI be leveraged most effectively?” The good news is that AI-driven solutions are already […]
MARITIME LAW & CONVENTIONSDiscussion on the management and inspection of ship documents issued by the Flag State Authorities & Classification Societies This session’s topic is a “special selection” proposed by our Seafarer Club followers who have attended previous workshops. This is how we “Listen – Connect – Grow” with you! In this discussion, we will:✅ […]
A MIXED WEEK FOR CAPESIZE MARKET International Shipping News – 11/08/2025 1. Capesize Segment: General Overview: The Capesize market went through a volatile week, starting with weakness but rebounding significantly later on. The slow activity at the beginning of the week was offset by a strong midweek recovery. Key Routes: Pacific: Freight rates fluctuated sharply, […]
CAR CARRIER ‘GOLDEN RAY’: CAPSIZE AND THE BILLION-DOLLAR STABILITY LESSON Introduction The reported USD one billion wreck removal of the capsized car carrier ‘GOLDEN RAY’ from the US east coast port of Brunswick, Georgia, has recently been completed. The underlying causes of the capsize, as established by a US National Transport Safety Bureau (NTSB) enquiry, were […]
SOFT SKILLS FOR MARITIME STUDENTS TO KICK-START YOUR CAREER! Graduation is fast approaching. Are you ready to confidently set sail on your maritime career? Still feeling lost at sea during interviews, unsure how to present your strengths and stand out? Wondering how to make a lasting impression and have recruiters say, “You’re exactly who we’re […]
DALI SHIPOWNERS SUE HD HYUNDAI OVER ALLEGED DEFECTIVE SWITCHBOARD LINKED TO BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLAPSE By MI News Network August 4, 2025 Shipping News The operators and owners of the container ship Dali, involved in the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, have initiated legal proceedings against HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, […]