As Washington has assessed the implications of Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical energy chokepoint, a crisis has loomed in another critical maritime energy corridor: the Gulf of Guinea. Why We Should Be Watching the Gulf of Guinea As Washington has assessed the implications of Iranian threats to…
The 62-passenger National Geographic Sea Lion, an adventure cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions, was leaving an anchorage near Panama City when it struck a large, uncharted rock. With a total of 90 people onboard, including 35 crewmembers, there were no injuries reported. The ship sustained damage to its hull and one propeller during…
Work to update the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions estimate for international shipping moved forward during an Expert Workshop at IMO Headquarters last week, (26 February to 1 March 2013), attended by more than one hundred participants from IMO Member Governments and Observer Organizations. A final study is expected to be delivered in 2014. The…
Finland’s geographical location proves to be quite a challenge for vessels wanting to enter its harbor facilities during the winter season. Ice-breakers thus form an integral component of the nation’s maritime affairs, facilitating uninterrupted shipping activities. The history of sophisticated and iconic ice-breaking vessels in Finland can be traced to as early as the…