Big Bail Bond
The Hong Kong-based owner of a ship that spilled oil in San Francisco Bay has paid the federal government nearly... Full Story

Payment Pains
In The Philippines alleged anomalies on overseas employment have been unravelling, and controversy over the overcharging of recruitment fees.... Full Story

Indian Shortages
As per the estimates of the Indian National Shipowners’ Association, there is a shortfall of about 834 officers in Indian... Full Story

Educational Reform
Japanese shipping firms are pushing The Philippines to reform some of its current systems on seafarers, from education to licensing,... Full Story

Domestic Shortage
There is shortage of skilled staff in Indian domestic shipping lines, and as per estimates received from the Indian National... Full Story

Further Philippine Training Pacts
The Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines Inc. (NMFPI) and the University of Cebu-Lapulapu and Mandaue (UC-LM) on Thursday inked... Full Story

Philippine Schools Gearing Up
Philippine schools and shipping industry players are investing more on student scholarships to meet the projected demand of at least... Full Story

Marine Electrical Maintenance Course Creates Buzz
A marine course at South Tyneside College is helping address skills shortages and saving shipping companies thousands of pounds in... Full Story

Ever Growing Demand
Ask young Filipinos what they want to be when they grow up and they will likely answer doctor, lawyer and--especially... Full Story

Active Owners
Increasing investment moves by shipowners, including takeovers and plans for takeovers, tend to be regarded as opportunistic, rather than strategic,... Full Story

Looking To Women
The Philippine news site Sun.star recently carried an article "Out at sea", which looked at the increasing shortfall in personnel... Full Story