The Coast Guard from India and Pakistan along with the Pakistan Navy coordinated in an effort to save the crew of a small Indian cargo ship sinking in the Arabian Sea. In a demonstration of cooperation and coordination, the forces were able to save 12 crewmembers who abandoned their vessel in rough seas. India’s […]
The U.S. Navy has decided to relax its measurement-based body composition rules for sailors who can perform on PT tests, even if their physical dimensions are outside the service’s limits. Navy servicemembers have to complete an annual physical fitness exam, including pushups, planking, running, and a body composition test. The latter is a set […]
On Wednesday, the Danish Navy and the German search and rescue boat Fritz Knack saved the crew of a burning fishing vessel off the coast of Denmark, intervening in time to stop the spread of the fire. At about 1400 hours on Wednesday afternoon, the German Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Bremen received […]
EUNAVFOR Atalanta, the EU mission to monitor security off the Horn of Africa, is confirming that armed pirates have boarded a Chinese fishing vessel in Somali waters. Because the vessel remains in coastal waters, it is being classified as an armed robbery at sea, which means a case of piracy within territorial waters. The local […]
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is starting an investigation and seeking information after reports that Spain denied requests for port calls by Maersk Line, Ltd. ships operating under the Maritime Administration’s Maritime Security Program. They are seeking explanations citing the FMC’s authority to protect the foreign trade of the United States. The Commission cites […]
Global air cargo demand showed no signs of slowing down in November as volumes recorded a 13th consecutive month of double-digit growth and load factors hit their highest level since April 2022, according to the latest market analysis by Xeneta. READ: Formula E to reduce airfreight emissions by at least 25% Demand rose +10% year-on-year in […]
Formula E – recognised as the number one ESG sport in the world (GSBS) – has announced it will save at least 25 percent on freight-related CO2 emissions in S11. It will reduce the volume and weight it transports via air freight, optimising sea and road freight efficiencies alongside its Official Founding and Logistics Partner, […]
Cargolux, the Global Cargo Carrier of Choice, has joined the cargo.one, CargoAi and WebCargo by Freightos marketplaces to enhance its digital quote and booking offering. The marketplaces will allow Cargolux to increase its “speed to market” capabilities offering customers swift, easy, and direct access to booking capabilities. Cargolux has launched its capacity on cargo.one – […]
Latin America’s first electric tug was launched with Sanmar and the operating partnership between Enap and SAAM celebrated the event on December 3. It comes as Sanmar is moving forward aggressively to build its leadership in electric tugs and battery-powered tugs are growing rapidly in the industry. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd. and built […]
NATO’s maritime forces may soon deploy unmanned systems for surveillance purposes in the Baltic, where member states have serious concerns about subsea infrastructure security. Adm. Pierre Vandier (Marine Nationale), former chief of staff of the French Navy, heads up naval transformation for NATO. He recently told Defense News that unmanned systems could provide a “CCTV” […]
The Netherlands reports its Royal Navy has completed an intensive training program for Ukrainians to eventually take command of two retired minesweepers the Netherlands will be donating to Ukraine. The Dutch along with the British and Belgians have committed to donating vessels to Ukraine which it is anticipated will be used to clear mine […]
To further expand production capacity and meet increased demands from the U.S. Navy, HII reported it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of W International SC and Vivid Empire SC. The deal had been rumored for weeks as the shipbuilder looks to expand its fabrication capacity to support […]
