Flashback in maritime history – Sinking of the passenger vessel SS Eastland on the Chicago River, 24 July 1915 (video)

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Thousands of horrified onlookers witnessed Chicago’s most deadly disaster on the morning of July 24, 1915. Warehouse workers along the Chicago River shouted, “Look out, she’s tipping!” Suddenly the fully-loaded passenger ship Eastland began her slow roll into infamy, killing 844 of the more than 2,500 passengers. It began as a leisurely boat ride to a summer picnic…

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Infographic – Manta and Devil Rays at risk

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Found throughout the tropical and temperate ocean, the mobulid rays, as manta and devil rays are collectively known, are being overfished.

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Cyprus MAIC investigation – Manoverboard Fatality – Bulk Carrier EVNIA

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The Cyprus Marine Accident and Incident Investigation Committee, has issued an investigation report on the fatality onboard the Cyprus Flag vessel M/V EVNIA. On 04 June 2018 the Bulk Carrier “EVNIA” was berthed in Chittagong Port – Karnaphuli River at Jetty No. 7 by starboard side alongside. At about 19:50 LT, the Master with the…

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Streamlining Complex Workflows with a Digital Certification Platform

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) In the maritime industry, for many years now, we have become accustomed to a certification management process that is very complex and time-consuming. It is made up of countless steps, starting from the moment a certificate is issued to the moment a seafarer receives it and the party of interest verifies it. The people…

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Compliance with the 2020 ‘Global Sulphur Cap’ – Update July 2019

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) This ICS Guidance was first issued in September 2018 and was updated in January 2019 to take account of decisions at International Maritime Organization (IMO) committee meetings. This current version has been updated after the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in May 2019 and the IMO Marine Safety Committee (MSC) in June 2019.…

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ICC-IMB: World-Wide incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships report from January to June 2019

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The seas around West Africa remain the world’s most dangerous for piracy, the International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) latest report reveals. Of the 75 seafarers taken hostage onboard or kidnapped for ransom worldwide so far this year, 62 were captured in the Gulf of Guinea – off the coasts of Nigeria, Guinea, Togo, Benin and…

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ClassNK releases their 2019 Port State Control annual report

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) This Annual Report on Port State Control (PSC) summarizes deficiencies identified during PSC inspections carried out in various countries around the world. This report is prepared with the objective of building awareness with the present state of PSC and thereby improving future onboard maintenance and inspections, and as well as Safety Management System. The…

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Infographic – The Whale Shark

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is an amazing animal, the biggest fish in the sea, yet scientists still know very little about its life and habits. Find out what we do know about this amazing and docile animal in this infographic – and learn why it’s threatened and how we can all take part in…

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Infographic – Deep Sea Drilling Facts

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Extracting natural resources is a process full of incredible science, cutting edge technology and heavy manpower. We are now more successful than ever at delivering the vital energy that powers our economy, safeguarding our precious deep sea environment and ensuring that we fully benefit from our reservoirs of oil and gas.

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Infographic – Super yachts Technology

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) The yachting life is one filled with luxury, relaxation and class and above all…NEW Technology. Today’s yachts are filled with more technology, gadgets, and amenities than most five-star hotels.

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Readiness for global sulphur cap – BIMCO’s new IMO 2020 clauses

(http://www.MaritimeCyprus.com) Most parties involved in the shipping industry will by now have a clear picture of the requirements under the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2020 global sulphur cap on marine fuels. Therefore, attention has turned to the steps that must be taken to put those requirements into practice. Two clauses recently introduced by the Baltic…

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IMO video – Promoting gender diversity in the maritime sector

(www.MaritimeCyprus.com) A new film from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) shows how IMO’s Women in Maritime programme is helping to support gender diversity in the maritime sector The maritime world is changing – and for the better. With help from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), exciting and rewarding career opportunities are opening up for women…

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Flashback in maritime history – Sinking of the passenger vessel SS Eastland on the Chicago River, 24 July 1915 (video)

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Infographic – Manta and Devil Rays at risk

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Cyprus MAIC investigation – Manoverboard Fatality – Bulk Carrier EVNIA

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Streamlining Complex Workflows with a Digital Certification Platform

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Compliance with the 2020 ‘Global Sulphur Cap’ – Update July 2019

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ICC-IMB: World-Wide incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships report from January to June 2019

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ClassNK releases their 2019 Port State Control annual report

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Infographic – The Whale Shark

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Infographic – Deep Sea Drilling Facts

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Infographic – Super yachts Technology

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Readiness for global sulphur cap – BIMCO’s new IMO 2020 clauses

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IMO video – Promoting gender diversity in the maritime sector

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