Maritime Education
Prof. Max Mejia Appointed Next President of World Maritime University
With the term of Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry expiring as the President of World Maritime University (WMU) this year, Professor Max...
What Is Blank Sailing And Why Does It Happen?
Ocean cargo vessels usually have a fixed route and ports of call that are known as Schedules. The schedule includes...
SHIPTALK: Some Serious Offences Under Merchant Navy Code Of Conduct That May Lead To Dismissal
Seafaring is a civilian occupation which imposes on seafarers particular demands not found in land-based jobs. Seafarers are often required...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why Do Ships Need A Marine Pilot?
A marine pilot, also called maritime pilot, harbor pilot, port pilot, ship pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who...
PTI May Be Upgraded Before Buhari’s Exit – Committee
The training facility of the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State, may be upgraded to train and develop local technology...
SHIPTALK: Place Of Refuge: Lessons From The MT Prestige Disaster
A 'port of refuge' is a maritime safety principle as old as seafaring itself. Without it, a marine casualty can...
At Inauguration Of Governing Council, FG Urges CIOTA On Measures To Transform, Promote Transport Sector
The Federal Government has urged the Chartered Institute for Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) to evolve measures that will transform...
How Teachers Can Partake In Blue Economy, AFCFTA – Experts
Some stakeholders in the maritime industry have implored teachers to take advantage of the benefits inherent in the blue economy and...
Ports & Cargo Inducts 25 Engineering Graduates In Training Scheme
Ports & Cargo Handling Services Ltd. (PCHS), a subsidiary of SIFAX Group has inducted 25 young engineers into its newly-established...
SHIPTALK Bay of Biscay: The Deathbed of Ships
The French philosopher Voltaire gave this as a reference to the famed shipwrecks in the Bay of Biscay, a gulf...
© 2021 Shippingposition