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Flashback in maritime history: RoRo Princess Victoria sinking, claiming 133 lives, 31 Jan 1953 (Video). #maritime #shipping #vessels #shipsandshipping #maritimelaw #maritimesafety #shipmanagement #maritimeindustry #ships #shippingindustry #marineindustry #maritimehistory #ocean #seafarers #shipbuilding #shipowners #maritimesecurity #maritimeinnovation #maritimelaw #maritimetraining #maritimeeducation

We are from Dubrovnik, in other words, shipping runs through our veins. Personally, as a little child, and thanks to my Father the late great Captain Ivan I. Coric, I was on big ships for most of my childhood and to this day I feel most comfortable aboard, even tough I’ll admit I’m always a bit scared when I climb up. When you’re in shipping you meet lots of people from all over the world and this teaches you about life and how to be a good communicator. My people were the original diplomats and the republic never waged a war, instead it maneuvered with diplomacy and decorum throughout centuries, and this is something I think about often in my day to day life while negotiating on behalf of my clients for various projects. Strategically located, Dubrovnik became a powerful maritime force and also benefitted from the influence of many cultures through shipping and maritime trade. The shipbuilders of Dubrovnik were far known, hence ship built “in the manner of Dubrovnik” meant #durable, #strong and #simple #construction. In the mid 16th century Dubrovnik owned over 180 large ships with total burden of 36000 kars (one kar=2/3 of tons). This fleet was valued at about 700000 ducats. In those times credit transactions and naval insurance brought great profits to Dubrovnik Republic as Dubrovnik passed law on naval insurance as early as 1568. In the time of decline and recession of maritime trade in the Mediterranean, in the 18th century, caused by discovery of new sea routes, Dubrovnik still had consulates in over 80 cities. The fleet of Dubrovnik, including fishing boats, totaled 673 sailing ships, of which 255 larger ships sailed to foreign waters, and 230 were ocean ships. In the most glorious days the fleet of Dubrovnik equalled the fleet of Venice, but was incomparably weaker than the fleet of the Netherlands. #shipping #captainsdaughter #sealife #sail #tankers #maritimetrade

A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas in Costa Maya, Mexico, causing a brief power loss. No injuries were reported, and the fire, isolated to a crew area, was quickly extinguished. Backup power was activated immediately, and the main power was soon restored. 👉To Know More Visit https://lnkd.in/dXePduYe #IconOfTheSeas #CruiseShip #Cruise #RoyalCaribbean #MarineNews #ShippingNews #MaritimeNews #Shipping #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

Baltic index marks worst week since 2008 as rates across segments languish - https://lnkd.in/djJqRJwv #cruiseindustry #maritime #maritimenews #maritimeindustry #ship #shipnews #maritimelogistics #cruise #cruiseship

Despite Warnings, Plenty of Vessels Continue to Use Red Sea Route - https://lnkd.in/ded6uE-p #cruiseindustry #maritime #maritimenews #maritimeindustry #ship #shipnews #maritimelogistics #cruise #cruiseship

Baltic index declines for second straight week - https://lnkd.in/dDxff8J9 #cruiseindustry #maritime #maritimenews #maritimeindustry #ship #shipnews #maritimelogistics #cruise #cruiseship

Baltic Dry Index falls to 2495 down 353 points - https://lnkd.in/dMizT4DH #cruiseindustry #maritime #maritimenews #maritimeindustry #ship #shipnews #maritimelogistics #cruise #cruiseship

Great view of a magnificent vessel.

A container ship had an engine failure and was drifting toward the Island of Little Cayman. Check out this article 👉 #LittleCayman #Island #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

An anchor test is one of the procedures during sea trials. Have you got the right anchor for your ship? . #ratsonshipbuilding #ratsonshipyard #marine #maritim #maritime #ship #ships #seatrial #seaworthy #anchor #anchorage #anchortest #berth #berthing #shipbuilding #shipyard