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How To Become A Marine Biologist - Merchant Navy Info - blog

Marine Biologist: Guide To Become A Marine Biologist

Marine biology is the study of life in the oceans and other saltwater environments. It’s a captivating and diverse field that offers countless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Marine life ranges from the smallest microorganisms to the largest marine mammals. Marine biologists play a crucial role in understanding and preserving the delicate ecosystems that make

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Robot Ships Huge Remote Controlled Vessels Are Setting Sail - Merchant Navy Info - News

Robot Ships: Huge Remote Controlled Vessels Are Setting Sail

You can glimpse it in a Norwegian fjord, where a huge, lime-green vessel is being put through its paces. At first glimpse, it seems like any other robot ship. Look closer, though, and you suddenly see all the hi-tech kit: cameras, microphones, radars, GPS, and all manner of satellite communications. “We have added a lot

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Tankers Carrying Russian Oil Barred From Turkish Port As Sanctions Pressure Grows - Merchant Navy Info - News

Tankers Carrying Russian Oil Barred From Turkish Port As Sanctions Pressure Grows

One of Turkey’s mid-sized Mediterranean oil terminals – the Dortyol terminal – will no longer accept Russian imports after receiving record volumes last year, amid an increase in sanctions pressure by the United States. Turkey has become one of the leading importers of Russian crude and fuel since 2022 after the West imposed sanctions on

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China’s ‘Red Sea’ Diplomacy Dents Its Business In East Africa; Beijing’s ‘Neutral’ Stance Just Not Working - Merchant Navy Info - News

China’s ‘Red Sea’ Diplomacy Dents Its Business In East Africa; Beijing’s ‘Neutral’ Stance Just Not Working

China has particular exposure to Africa, with investments rising by 4.4 percent to US$1.8 billion in the first half of 2023. Chinese companies in East Africa, which borders the embattled Red Sea waterway, have found the going tough. Their production has been hampered because they cannot afford the more costly alternative transport options, analysts say.

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India Shies Away From Contracted Russian Oil Supply Amid Stricter U.S. Sanctions - Merchant Navy Info - News

India Shies Away From Contracted Russian Oil Supply Amid Stricter U.S. Sanctions

The largest state-owned refiners in India have become increasingly cautious about committing to contracted Russian oil supply. They are wary of potentially violating the stricter enforcement of the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports. Multiple sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed this, telling Bloomberg.  The U.S. levied new sanctions against Russia last month on the second

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Maldives Signs China's Military Pact To Further Shift Away From India - Merchant Navy Info - News

Maldives Signs China’s Military Pact To Further Shift Away From India

The Maldives announced on Tuesday that China would provide “military assistance.” This is the latest sign that the Indian Ocean Islands’ pro-China policy is on track after President Mohamed Muiz’s election last year. On Monday, the Maldives Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with the Chinese government. On “the provision of Chinese military assistance,” saying

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