by Poseidon Navigation | Mar 28, 2017 | Industry News
The Nautical Institute launched a flagship distance learning programme, the Command Diploma Scheme, in Singapore, on March 24th. At the core of the scheme, are the subjects that existing and aspiring masters have identified as areas of concern, such as onboard...
by Poseidon Navigation | Mar 21, 2017 | Industry News
Only few months have been left for ECDIS updates. DNV GL has recently experienced an increased number of queries related to this issue and highlights key points from consideration. The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) has revised its ECDIS standards, with...
by Poseidon Navigation | Mar 14, 2017 | Industry News
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that eight foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports, during February 2017, after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. During February, there were two new detention of foreign flagged vessels in...
by Poseidon Navigation | Mar 7, 2017 | Industry News
The Norwegian government has finally agreed to proceed to the construction of the Stad tunnel, the worlds first ship tunnel under a mountain on the remote western coast of Norway. The new ‘tourist attraction’ will not only save time but also money....
by Poseidon Navigation | Feb 28, 2017 | Industry News
More crew were kidnapped at sea in 2016 than in any of the previous 10 years, despite global piracy reaching its lowest levels since 1998 , the ICC International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) annual piracy report revealed today. In its 2016 report, IMB recorded 191...
by Poseidon Navigation | Feb 21, 2017 | Industry News
Shipowners and manufacturers have until the end of August this year to upgrade ecdis to ensure it meets improved standards from the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). Many suppliers have gained type approval for their latest ecdis versions to demonstrate...
