In a major development, 1700 Rohingya refugees have been captured by the Bangladesh navy in Chittagong and taken to an isolated island far off
200000 Striking Bangladeshi Maritime Workers Win Decade-Long Battle For Rights
Late last month, over 200,000 ‘naujan’, or river navigation workers, under the banner of the ITF-affiliated BNSF won major improvements to their working lives after a three-day strike against the Bangladesh Cargo Vessel Owners’ Association.
As India and Bangladesh Boost Maritime Ties, Shipping To Northeast India Becomes Easier
With India and Bangladesh’s maritime ties getting boosted, India is now transporting goods to the north-east via Bangladesh’s Chattogram (Chittagong) Port.
Damen Signs MoU For Development Of Bangladesh Shipbuilding Initiative
On 14th January, Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry of Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Rising Sea Levels: Causes and Effects
Rising sea levels is a result of the increase in atmospheric temperatures which has led to the melting of the poles. Find out about the effects of rising sea levels inside the article..
India: Government Exploring New Avenues For Promotion Of Trade Through Coastal Shipping
As per the Agreement, sea transport from India to Bangladesh is treated as a coastal movement, making it eligible for 40 percent concession on vessel-related and cargo related charges.
IMO Launches Second Phase Of Safe And Sustainable Ship Recycling Project In Bangladesh
The second phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh has been launched at a meeting of stakeholders in Dhaka, Bangladesh (26 November).
IMO Enhances Support For Safe And Sustainable Ship Recycling In Bangladesh
IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh is set to begin in January, following a US$1.1 million funding agreement with Norway.
NGOs & Trade Unions Denounce Certification Issued To PHP Yard By RINA – Shipbreaking Platform
In October, the PHP Family (Peace Happiness and Prosperity) shipbreaking yard received a Statement of Compliance with the Hong Kong Convention by the Italian classification society RINA.