The Israel merchant marine, which numbered five vessels at the birth of the Jewish state less than two years ago, now consists of 18 ships, it was announced here today. The announcement was made ...

As TPG's cruise team lead, Gene Sloan oversees the site's cruise content and also writes many of TPG's main cruise guides. He has spent nearly 30 years writing about cruise ships and cruising, and he ...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has walked back the State Department’s assertion that Panama “has agreed to no longer charge fees” to US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal ...

That’s because not all spending is classified the way you think. Welcome to the sneaky world of Merchant Category Codes (MCCs)—the behind-the-scenes labels that banks use to categorise transactions.

A Republic of Singapore Navy’s Maritime Security Unmanned Surface Vessel (MARSEC USV) catching a "suspicious vessel" during a stimulated maritime threat scenario on Feb 4, 2025. (Photo ...

Royal Caribbean is the largest cruise line in the world with 28 cruise ships in service. Royal Caribbean has another three cruise ships either under construction or on order. They are also ...

The Iranian naval forces are today self-sufficient in manufacturing surface and sub-surface vessels. They have also increased their presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide ...

“There were instances in the central part of Sulu Sea that they slowed down to five to six knots. Apart from that, they also did not reply based on the standard replies that we usually get from ...

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Navy said Monday, February 3, that it had “warned off and issued consecutive radio challenges” to three Chinese Navy ships that were stpotted in an area ...

The world of shipping is about to change. The world’s longest wind-powered cargo ship was recently launched in Tuzla port of Turkey. Dubbed Neoliner Origin, the 450-foot (136-meter) vessel ...

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