Kra Canal is the main transportation route used by Chinese merchants to transport goods in the Indian Ocean through the ancient sea routes. Guest Column by […]
Kra Canal: Understanding Benefits for Sri Lanka
Fewer seafarers, higher inflation – where are ship operating costs heading?
Demand for seafarers is still on the rise, while increase in supply is expected to be weaker in the future. At the same time, consumer price […]
Port optimisation through trade and technology
Efforts are being made to establish digitalisation in port operations, significant progress has been made in the Saudi region. by Jasleen Mann At the Saudi Maritime […]
Sri Lanka: Celebrating World Maritime Day – 2022
Maritime Industry in Sri Lanka: Our Heritage – Our Opportunity by Nilantha Ilangamuwa This year we celebrate World Maritime Day under an apt theme, ‘new technologies […]
When might meets mightier
Vulnerable whale species include the blue whale that can be found off the coast of Sri Lanka. New routes have been decided in line “with the […]
Safety, legal and facilitation aspects of autonomous shipping discussed
Regulating Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) has implications for safety, legal and facilitation instruments under the purview of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The first session […]
Streaming data under the sea
Maritime’s role in the international telecommunications network Ships do more than carry nearly 90% of trade across the globe. They are also integral to the telecommunications […]
Containers lost at sea increased 400% in 2020 – 2021
There was a four-fold increase in the number of containers lost overboard during 2020 – 2021 compared to the previous two-year. According to figures from the World […]
Containerships can cut emissions by 14 per cent through Just In Time arrivals
by Fotini Tseroni Containerships can reduce fuel consumption and resulting carbon dioxide emissions by 14 per cent on a per voyage, a new study has found. […]
Ocean’s ten
The science is clear: The ocean is seriously degraded. Here are 10 ways you can help turn the tide. by United Nations Development Programme The ocean is […]