Tag: maritime transport

Adverse weather conditions have not affected freight transportation Adverse weather conditions have not affected freight transportation in the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan State Caspian Shipping Company (CASPAR) told Trend on Wednesday.According to the report, oil cargo is transported between the ports in normal mode. Also, ferry service is carried out between the ports."The weather conditions have not affected sea operations," CASPAR said.Severe snowstorm began in Baku in early Wednesday morning.As the Bureau of Hydro-meteorological Forecasts of the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Azerbaijani Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry told Trend earlier, frost will rise within the day.On Feb.8, 3 - 5 degrees below zero, as well as snowstorm will be observed within the day.On the night of Feb.8 the minimum temperature in Baku is expected at 6-10 degrees below zero.It will snow in the Azerbaijani regions until early morning hours on Feb.9.Source: en.trend.az

Taiwan is considering a plan to place armed guards on board ships Taiwan is considering a plan to place armed guards on board ships that sail in pirate-infested waters, especially off Somalia, officials and media said yesterday."The proposal has been under evaluation, but details of how it can be done have not been finalized," a Ministry of Transportation and Communications official said, declining to give his name.Industry officials said the proposed measures would not be implemented until an amendment to the law governing guns and firearms, which bars the employment of armed guards on board Taiwanese vessels.While awaiting the government's decision, leading shipping firms Evergreen Marine Corp and Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp have both already taken steps to protect their vessels."Since late last year, our company has adopted special security measures on our ships sailing on some routes," a Yang Ming official said, without providing details.The Commercial Times said Yang Ming had hired armed guards from a French company, deploying three on each ship traveling through risky waters near Somalia.It would be possible for Yang Ming to do this because the ships are registered overseas and therefore not subject to Taiwan's rules against firearms onboard.The dangers were highlighted in ...

90 % of world trade is transported by sea Did you know that 90 % of world trade is transported by sea and that EU seas are the busiest in the world? Shipping is also the cheapest, safest, greenest and most reliable means of transport.Are you interested in a career in merchant shipping? Europe needs the skills of sailors and many jobs are available. They offer better working conditions and continued professional development. European legislation has been reinforced to counter the risk of accidents and pollution along the coasts. Europe is at the forefront of good quality maritime transport and must remain there.This is why a global and coherent strategy is necessary.