Turkey is emerging as a global yacht manufacturing brand, highlighted by luxury yachts launched in Trabzon's Of district, meeting international standards.

THE status of a ship's captain, once the master of all he surveyed, has been much reduced while his responsibilities have been much increased, say London lawyers.

MASTERS of ships destined for US ports are required to immediately report any ill person aboard to the nearest quarantine station where the ship docks, according to a US Maritime Administration (MARAD) advisory.