The United Kingdom (UKHO) Hydrographic Office announced its plans for a series of ECDIS Workshops during the Sea Asia 2013 Conference in Singapore. These free-to-attend workshops will present the “Admiralty Guide to policy and procedures for the operational use of ECDIS” which will provide expert guidance on the regulatory requirements governing the adoption of…
US is moving some military forces after the tension in Korean peninsula is rising. The warship that is moved closer to the North Korean coast is a sea-based radar platform. The USS destroyer John S McCain and the oil rig like SBX-1 are the first deployed near the coast. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little…
Dubai: Typhon, a British company set to launch a private navy to counter piracy in the region, is looking to base its operations in Dubai. The aim is to get the company’s escort ships operational by July. Simon Murray, the non-executive chairman of the mining giant Glencore, serves as chairman of Typhon. “With millions…
The sinking Turkish ship(Liberian flag) The Atlantic Confidence needs help and Norfolk based USS Nicholas is heading to its location. 2 days ago the island of Masirah (Oman) the cargo bulk carrier reported for having problems with fire in the engine room and requested aid. The Commander of the NATO Task Force responsible for…