Please Don’t Feed the Whale Sharks? Fishing Town Says It Must, to Prosper.

The chance to swim with the world’s biggest fish drew tourists to a Philippines town, but conservation groups denounce the hand-feeding that keeps the gentle creatures around.

M/T Orpheus participation confirmation to "Adopt-a-Ship" program

Project Connect "Adopt a Ship” program aiming to bring together Greek Elementary & High Schools and Seafarers on board Merchant Ships in order to provide a real-world learning experience for students. Project Connect is a non-profit organization founded in May 2015 with the support of Greek shipowners and distinguished professionals in Shipping and Human Resources.

M/T Nikos M participation confirmation to "Adopt-a-Ship" program

Project Connect "Adopt a Ship” program aiming to bring together Greek Elementary & High Schools and Seafarers on board Merchant Ships in order to provide a real-world learning experience for students. Project Connect is a non-profit organization founded in May 2015 with the support of Greek shipowners and distinguished professionals in Shipping and Human Resources.

Risks arise from carriage of bagged refined sugar in bulk carriers

 The global shortage of containers and port congestions are driving shipments of bagged refined Brazilian sugar back to bulk carriers, reports our local correspondent in Brazil, Representacoes Proinde Ltda. This trend may increase the risk of cargo damage.