US Senators Want a Stop to Arctic Drilling
Eighteen U. S. senators have urged the Obama’s administration to halt Shell’s Arctic drilling plans saying that it is an unacceptable and irresponsible decision, says a report in Reuters.
Norwegian Dawn Arrives In Boston
The Norwegian Dawn, the cruise liner that ran aground as she left Bermuda this week, has arrived in Boston. A story in the Boston Herald says, “Passengers on a cruise…
Japan, Malaysia to Beef up Maritime Cooperation
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak pledged to advance defense and maritime cooperation. It is the first time that Japan…
Shanghai Shipyard Won Bid for Two Survey Vessels
Shanghai Shipyard has won bids to build two multipurpose survey vessels for two geological survey institutes. The shipyard is an affiliate of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).
Maersk Line to Reduce CO2 Emission per Container by 60%
The world’s largest container shipping company Maersk Line has set itself a bold new target to cut CO2 emissions by 60% by 2020. The company has stated that its…
