Policy

An Overview of U.S. Great Lakes Proposed Rule The United States Coast Guard has taken to the Federal Register, announcing its intention to revise the pilotage rates for the U.S. Great Lakes for the 2024 shipping season. This is an administrative move that aims to accrue more income for the three U.S. Great Lakes pilot […]

Mediterranean Shipping Co, notorious as the globe’s most massive container line, once again finds itself in murky legal waters. It’s not a singular disgruntled shipper igniting these flames this time around. The present investigation encompasses far-reaching grievances, involving countless charges imposed on an array of clients, some harking back to 2017. Detention, Demurrage, and Bills:

The Montara Saga: Unforeseen Halt and Hopeful Resumption Perched off Australia’s coast, the hassle-ridden FPSO Montara continues to stay dormant. Singaporean operator, Jadestone Energy, has halted activities for a fortnight from late July; this marks the second shutdown in less than twelve months. The preliminary investigation revealed a diminutive flaw nestled between tank 4S and

Holding the Fort: A Test of Sovereignty This week, a stand-off at sea has ignited international headlines. China asserts that the Philippines committed to vacating a minor outpost in the Second Thomas Shoal, an area of dispute within the Philippine exclusive economic zone. The Philippines has firmly rebuffed these claims, asserting that no agreements have

Enveloped within a groundswell of legal dispute is St. Bernard Parish DA’s office, asserting its stand against the Port of New Orleans in a ceaseless attempt to thwart the planned $1.8 billion container terminal. The lawsuit, taking center stage at the 34th Judicial District Court, alleges the prospective gargantuan shipping hub would wreak environmental havoc

Daring Protest atop Prime Minister’s House In a remarkable display of defiance, Greenpeace activists scaled the private residence of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to voice their opposition to expanded offshore drilling. Perched on the roof, they unfurled a bold sign calling for “no new oil,” drawing attention to the urgent need for climate action.

Upgraded Techniques for Fire Safety Onboard Maritime crew members are now equipped with advanced technology such as handheld thermal sensors, portable gas detectors, and drones fitted with thermal cameras to bolster firefighting capabilities more clinically. This upgrade in technique tackles the threat posed by methanol, notorious for its low flashpoint of 11°C, and its almost

In the perpetual chaos of labor agreements and contracts, British Columbia’s dockworkers and their employers have reportedly reached a provisional resolution late on Sunday. The protracted disagreement concerning remuneration had led to the prominent seaports in the province, such as Vancouver and Prince Rupert, experiencing several weeks of strikes. Even the government’s mediating hand struggled

United Action against Ocean Plunderers An unprecedented mission under the banner of Operation North Pacific Guard has been launched to combat the nefarious threat of illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing. This annual international law enforcement operation, which is centered in the North Pacific Ocean, aims to stem the alarming decline in fish stocks and

Shocking Discovery Stirs Outrage As the day’s tasks concluded at the feedlot and the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) inspectors had retreated, an unnerving discovery screamed for attention. Awakening to a horrific sight, these dedicated advocates were aghast in finding several rams in dire distress, a few still