Sunrise at sea: six glorious paintings you will love
It is January, so I thought I would share some paintings which depict sunrise at sea. The first month of the year derives its name from the Latin word for door, ianua, and is often associated with the Roman god Janus, who presided over doors and beginnings. I hope the...
Five unusual maritime wishes for the new year
It’s too bad there are no fairies in the shipping world like the one depicted in John Atkinson Grimshaw’s 1879 painting, Spirit of the Night (pictured above). Otherwise, I would summon their help to make the following maritime-related wishes for the new...
Coffee through the lens of guest photographers
I recently invited photography enthusiasts to share their pictures for a special Marine Café Blog feature on coffee. It’s a hectic holiday season. What better time to take a respite from the workaday maritime world? Of the nearly 50 photos submitted, six stood...
12 great quotes about money for maritime folks
Money makes the world go round, the song goes. As far as shipping is concerned, it can make the world go up and down and even sideways. Money or the love of it is what fuels the expansion of shipping fleets and port facilities and the development of new technologies....Ads
Close Encounters in Maritime Manila
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