Protecting Yourself Before, During and After a Pirate Attack
Depending on the source, piracy in the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa (GOA/HOA) region is estimated to be costing the world economy between $5 and $10 billion every year. As … Read More
Category: Merchant Marine
Obama Administration Prefers to Waste Energy
Ton-mile (noun) : A unit of freight transportation equivalent to a ton of freight moved one mile. Why is the definition of ton-mile important? And how does it relate to … Read More
Call Your Congressman! Support the MSP!
It’s that time of the year again! Time to advocate for the Maritime Security Program (MSP) for FY 2013, that is. Aside from the “”Jones Act”” which protects domestic shipping … Read More