Maritime Week Americas 2024 returns to Panama. The week-long series of key maritime events, includes the MWA Conference – the largest and most popular bunkering conference in the Americas – plus bunker training courses, a maritime services exhibition, and some exhilarating Latin American-themed
There’s always a compromise between environmental considerations and costs when developing or working with products created for maritime and shipping markets. Unfortunately, for a very long time, sustainability has not been prioritized over durability and cost-effectiveness. This approach, however, has been changing due to recent global sustainability initiatives. As Sika
Maritime Week Americas May 2024 to focus on marine fuels markets in Panama and across the Americas and Caribbean. The draught and transit restrictions suffered by the Panama Canal this year, caused by a chronic lack of rainfall to replenish the Canal and its locks, have once again focussed attention on shipping’s reliance on this […]
The ocean holds immense potential for economic growth and prosperity. From traditional sectors like fisheries and shipping to emerging industries like marine renewable energy and biotechnology, the “blue economy” offers a myriad of opportunities for job creation, innovation, and improved livelihoods. However, amidst this potential lies a crucial challenge:
Imagine plunging into a cathedral of life, sunlight filtering through kaleidoscopic coral formations, painting the crystal-clear water with vibrant hues. Schools of fish weave between coral branches, their scales shimmering like jewels. This, dear reader, is the breathtaking symphony of a healthy coral reef – a thriving metropolis teeming with biodiversity and nurturing
15th January 2024, Dubai, UAE: The much praised The Maritime Standard Ship Finance and Trade Conference, which was held five times before its last staging in Abu Dhabi in 2019, returns in 2024, relaunched and rebranded, at a new location in Dubai. The event, which is expected to attract over 300 attendees, will take place […]
In less than a month, delegates and speakers will gather in Dubai for the ninth edition of the Middle East Bunkering Convention (#MEBC24). Since its inception in 2016, MEBC has established a prime position on the global marine fuels events calendar. From the vantage point of early 2024 – and in the context of an […]
Within the spacious world of our oceans, achieving a delicate balance between conservation efforts and industrial interests needs a strategic approach. Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) emerges as a methodical coordinator, efficiently managing the optimal use of ocean resources. This article systematically covers the details of MSP, exploring its foundational principles,
In the complex web of Earth’s interconnected systems, the oceans play a pivotal role. However, the rising of the ocean’s temperature has cast a daunting shadow over marine ecosystems. This article covers the multifaceted repercussions of ocean warming on marine habitats and the subsequent shifts in species distribution. Understanding Ocean Warming Causes and
As our ships traverse the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, they are guided not only by the stars above but also by a complex network of regulatory measures and international agreements. In this maritime exploration, we’ll embark on a journey through the labyrinth of regulations that shape the seascape, focusing on the efforts of […]