by Klaus Luhta | May 1, 2014 | maritime disasters, maritime news, media appearances
Here’s my take on the Sewol ferry disaster. Klaus Luhta Discusses Korean Ferry Disaster on CNN
by Klaus Luhta | Apr 23, 2014 | maritime disasters, maritime news
A lot has been said in various media channels about the South Korean ferry incident. First off let’s acknowledge that it is an epic disaster beyond what any mariner or family can prepare for. My sympathy goes out to the families who have lost loved ones. As far as...
by Klaus Luhta | Mar 13, 2014 | maritime economics, maritime news, maritime private security
Why do U.S. owned private maritime security teams continually get in trouble on ships overseas? Does the U.S. adhere to a lower standard than the rest of the world when it comes to private maritime security? The answer may surprise you. The United States government...
by Klaus Luhta | Feb 2, 2014 | maritime news, maritime politics
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) held its National Maritime Symposium during the week of January 13th. There were no fireworks and everything went as expected. The general consensus across the maritime industry is that it was a nice gesture on the part of Maritime...
by Klaus Luhta | Oct 15, 2013 | maritime news, maritime piracy, maritime politics
In 2009 Captain Richard Phillips, a long-time Masters, Mates, & Pilots member, fought for his life against Somali pirates for five days off the coast of Somalia. Captain Phillips and his crew aboard the Maersk Alabama survived the hijacking ordeal and the pirates...
by Klaus Luhta | Oct 4, 2013 | maritime news
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