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Francesco Gargiulo is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Maritime Employers’ Council, widely known as IMEC. He is one of the key figures in global maritime labour relations, representing the voice of maritime employers in important discussions that affect seafarers, shipowners, and the wider shipping industry.
The IALA Maritime Buoyage System is an internationally recognized system of buoys, beacons, and navigation marks used to guide vessels safely at sea and in navigable waterways. Developed by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), it helps mariners identify safe channels, hazards, isolated dangers, and special areas through standardized colors, shapes, topmarks, and lights. The system includes Lateral Marks, Cardinal Marks, Isolated Danger Marks, Safe Water Marks, Special Marks, and Emergency Wreck Marking Buoys, providing mariners with a common and reliable system for safe navigation worldwide.
22 Crew Missing After Bulk Carrier Sinks Off Indiaoh
Search-and-rescue operations continued off India’s eastern coast after the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal, leaving 22 of its 24 crew members missing. Two Chinese nationals were rescued after being found aboard life rafts, according to Indian authorities. The vessel reportedly sank on Saturday, August 22, about 240 nautical miles from Paradip, Odisha. The ship had departed Paradip carrying iron ore, with China reported as its destination. The cause of the sinking has not yet been determined.
Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Proposed Black Sea Shipping Truce, Zelenskyy Says
Ukraine proposed an agreement with Russia to halt attacks on ships transporting agricultural commodities through the Black Sea, but Moscow rejected the proposal, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The proposed arrangement was aimed at reducing risks to commercial shipping amid continuing hostilities in the region. Zelenskyy said Russia sought guarantees that Ukraine would stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure as a condition for refraining from strikes affecting Ukraine’s grain shipping corridor. The Ukrainian president disclosed the development as both countries continue military operations targeting economic and maritime infrastructure. The proposal follows an increase in attacks involving vessels and port facilities in and around the Black Sea. Russia and Ukraine, both major agricultural exporters, have accused each other of targeting maritime and commercial infrastructure, raising concerns over the safety of merchant vessels operating in the region.
Bulk Carrier Completes Voyage Using Cashew-Based Biofuel Blend
A bulk carrier has completed an international voyage using Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) co-processed with Cashew Nutshell Liquid (CNSL), demonstrating another potential option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from conventional marine fuels. The 82,144-dwt Scion Mathilda received 246.5 metric tons of co-processed VLSFO during a bunkering operation in Singapore. The fuel supply consisted of 212 metric tons of conventional VLSFO and 34.5 metric tons of co-processed CNSL VLSFO. The vessel was later transferred to new owners and renamed Magic Saturn in June 2026.
Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire 25% Stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, strengthening its presence at one of Europe’s major container gateways. The investment will be made through Hapag-Lloyd’s Terminals and Infrastructure division, Hanseatic Global Terminals. Under the agreement, APM Terminals will retain operational control of the facility, while the two companies will work together to support its continued development, capacity expansion, and operational efficiency.
MAKATI CITY — ALMA Maritime Group brought major regulatory developments affecting Filipino seafarers and licensed manning agencies to the forefront during its Annual General Meeting and Election on August 18, 2026, in Makati City. The gathering focused on the newly issued seafarer employment framework, updated seabased recruitment and employment regulations, and government initiatives involving licensing, accreditation, and digitalization. Bringing together leaders and representatives from the manning sector, the meeting provided members with updates on regulatory changes expected to influence agency operations, principal relationships, compliance requirements, and the employment and welfare of Filipino seafarers.
UMTC Breaks Ground on Green Energy Center to Advance Future-Ready Maritime Training
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — United Marine Training Center (UMTC) has officially broken ground on the United Marine Green Energy Center, marking a major step toward strengthening the Philippines’ capacity to prepare seafarers for evolving technologies, alternative fuels, and operational demands. The initiative aims to ensure that Filipino maritime professionals remain equipped for the changing requirements of global shipping.
Virtue Maritime Maps Its Future While Growing a Greener Tomorrow
ALFONSO, CAVITE — Virtue Maritime Services Corp. (VMSC) and Virtue Maritime Shipmanagement Corp. brought their people together for the Strategic Planning Workshop 2026, held from August 14–16 at Pintoresco, Barangay Esperanza Ilaya, Alfonso, Cavite. Anchored on the theme “One Team. One Virtue. One Mission,” the three-day gathering combined strategic thinking, teamwork, fellowship, and meaningful activities intended to strengthen the organization and its people.
AMOSUP Celebrates International Youth Day 2026, Strengthens Youth Empowerment
MANILA — The Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) is celebrating International Youth Day 2026 today, August 14, bringing together young seafarers and transport workers under the theme “Empower Young Transport Workers!”
HOW TO CALCULATE CYLINDRICAL WATER TANK CAPACITY IN LITERS
The image explains a simple method for calculating the water capacity of a cylindrical tank in liters. The formula used is Capacity (L) = (π × D² × H ÷ 4) × 1,000, where D represents the internal diameter of the tank in meters, H represents the actual water height in meters, and π is approximately 3.1416. The illustration also shows where the diameter and water height are measured, making the calculation easier to understand and apply in practical situations.
Anchor chain markings are essential identification points used to determine the length of anchor chain paid out during anchoring operations. These markings help deck officers and crew accurately monitor the number of shackles in the water, supporting proper anchoring, effective communication between the forecastle and bridge, and safe vessel operations.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AC AND DC MOTOR
The image compares the basic construction and components of AC and DC motors. Both motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, producing rotational motion that can be used to operate different types of machinery and equipment.
A ship\\'s rudder is an essential hydrodynamic control surface used to steer a vessel through the water. Mounted at the stern, typically just behind the propeller, it functions by deflecting the water flow as the ship moves forward. This deflection creates a transverse force that pushes the stern to one side, seamlessly altering the vessel\\'s overall heading. The efficiency, maneuverability, and mechanical power required to steer a ship depend heavily on the specific engineering of this mechanism. The graphic provided in rudder.jpg highlights the fundamental design variations, which are categorized based on how the rudder\\'s surface area is distributed relative to its pivoting axis (the rudder stock).
