Indian fishing boats are turning to smuggled Iranian diesel, from Karachi based high seas traffickers. The low prices are irresistible to the fishing boats when faced with dwindling catches and soaring fuel prices. Continue reading
A group of four robots, called Wave Gliders, undertook a 300 day plus journey last week in an attempt to create a world record for the longest ever unmanned sailing voyage. The project called PacX (for “Pacific Crossing”) commenced from the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco on November 17. On completion, the unmanned vessels would have traversed 33,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean. Continue reading
It’s wonderful to know that the wait will end soon for the biggest open sports cruisers Riva 63 Virtus, which will launch in early 2012. This boat will be a strong challenge to large hardtop sports cruisers trend. Continue reading
The Somali pirate attacks in the waters of East Africa has left merchant ships no choice but to arm themselves to protect their crew and precious cargo. However, posting armed guards on turbulent waters carries its own worries. Despite the frequent international maritime patrol, these waters remain a threat to the merchant’s vessels. The attacks by Somali pirates remain bold and undeterred. Currently, there is a huge demand for armed guards on the ship. Continue reading
Nissho Shipping Co., Ltd. will own a new vessel that is being built at Japanese shipyard Naikai Zosen Corporation. The vessel is going to be the first one to get approval from PMA – the Panama Maritime Authority.
Technical assistance from ClassNK helped to obtain the certificate which was issued for a new 27,200 dwt (deadweight tonnage) open-hatch bulk carrier that will be delivered to Nissho Shipping in the fall of 2012.