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Chagos Islanders Return Home as...
As the UK debates the fate of the Chagos Archipelago deal which transfers sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to...
China Snaps Up Distressed Russian...
By Julian Lee and Rong Wei Neo (Bloomberg) — Chinese refiners are snapping up Russian oil that India is...
Language differences onboard: A barrier...
The need for a common language onboard is considered essential for safe operation of a ship, at a time...
India’s Fleet Review Begins, With...
The International Fleet Review being hosted by the Indian Navy has been getting underway in the port city of...
Geopolitical tensions pose need for...
Copenhagen Business School’s Irene Rosberg, Programme Director of the Blue MBA and Blue Board Leadership, reports that geopolitical insight...
Many voices, one ship: Navigating...
Communication is the backbone of life on board, both for daily operations and for safety. Yet, multinational crews often...
Reports of Closure in the...
A range of international media outlets, some with rigorous collateral information checking protocols, accepted Iranian claims that the IRGC...
Addressing crew shortage: Reduce isolation...
Building supportive communities on board is essential to reducing feelings of isolation, particularly among minorities who may otherwise feel...
Adani Ports and Marseille Fos...
Adani Ports and Marseille Fos have formalised cooperation to anchor the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in Europe. For cargo owners, carriers...
Beyond the checklist: Preventing enclosed...
Capt. Akshat Arora, Regional Loss Prevention Director (Singapore), UK P&I Club, explains why enclosed space fatalities at sea remain...
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