Working at sea places people under unusual pressure. Seafarers live and work in the same confined space for long periods, often under fatigue, noise, heavy workload, isolation from family, cultural […]
Manual handling is one of the most common everyday tasks onboard a ship. It includes lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, holding, or moving an object by hand or by bodily […]
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has reaffirmed liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the most mature and widely adopted alternative fuel in the cruise sector, according to its latest report, Fuel for Thought: […]
China has successfully completed sea trials of its first all-electric container vessel, Ning Yuan Dian Kun, in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province—marking a notable advancement in the global transition toward low-emission maritime […]
02/16/2026 Phase 1 concluded, Phase 2 and the Tuas Living Lab are underway: focus on automation and increased capacity Singapore – PSA International, Singapore’s state-owned port operator, has updated the […]
La Spezia Container Terminal has resumed full operations following extensive consolidation and refurbishment work at the Fornelli Est quay, Image credit: LSCT 02/16/2026 The distance to Spain has been reduced […]
15/02/2026 The 21st century is often dubbed the “Asian Century,” a title that reflects a profound and ongoing shift in the global economic center of gravity. What was once a […]
Explore the 3,000-year legacy of the Iranian Lenj [ لنج ایرانی ] , a hand-built wooden vessel of the Persian Gulf. Discover its unique construction, celestial navigation, and urgent UNESCO […]
Oil pollution remains one of the most persistent environmental threats to the marine environment, particularly in semi-enclosed and heavily trafficked seas. This article examines the applicability and effectiveness of international […]
Europe is home to some of the busiest and most important seaports in the world. These ports move millions of tonnes of cargo every year, linking economies across continents. […]
