The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a global union federation that represents millions of transport workers across various sectors, including maritime, aviation, railways, road transport, and urban transit. Founded […]
Working on ships, whether it’s commercial, military, or private vessels, is a career that offers both unique challenges and rewarding opportunities. Seafarers navigate the world’s oceans, ensuring the smooth transport […]
The sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, remains one of the most harrowing maritime disasters in history. It was a moment that shook the world, not just […]
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) is one of the most critical international maritime conventions , along with the MARPOL Convention and the STCW Convention. It establishes […]
India, with its extensive coastline of over 7,500 kilometers and a rich maritime heritage, has always played a pivotal role in global maritime activities. As the world continues to rely […]
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States, just before 8:00 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, December 7, 1941. At […]
The Role of Filipino Seafarers in Global Shipping The Philippines is renowned as a leading provider of seafarers to the global maritime industry. With a long-standing maritime tradition and a […]
The maritime and marine industries are critical to global commerce, with commercial ships transporting around 90% of the world’s trade. As the demand for skilled mariners continues to grow, maritime […]
The US and EU-backed India-Middle East-Europe Corridor was billed as a potential rival to China’s Belt & Road Initiative. But it’s future looks bleak due to the war in the […]
Iran, with its strategic geographical location and access to three major bodies of water—the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Caspian Sea—holds a significant position in the maritime […]
