Yearly Archives: 2016
Rumors Around the Market, as Hamburg Sud Remains Silent
The Story:
Hamburg Sud's parent Oetker Group is exploring a potential sale of the container line - as per sources as revealed in the Wall...
Bosporus Strait Closed Briefly Due to Collision of Ships
Rudder Malfunction! Bulk Carrier Collides with Ro-Ro Ship
The Story:
A bulk carrier reportedly collided with ro-ro ship, affecting traffic in Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait.
What Happened:
The collision...
New Panama Canal & a New Headache
The Story:
An expanded Panama Canal opened in June to ships three times bigger than those previously called Panamax are causing a real headache to...
[Watch] NY Explorers find 1872 Shipwreck of Rare Great Lakes Vessel
The 144-year-old shipwreck of a rare sailing vessel that typically wasn't used for long voyages on the Great Lakes has been found in deep...
Gibdock Welcomes Back a Familiar Guest from Louis Cruises
A familiar cruise ship visitor has returned to Gibdock, with the Gibraltar yard undertaking exacting repair and renewal work on Thomson Majesty, the Thomson-operated...
Helm to Launch Subchapter M Compliance Software at International Workboat Show
Software developer Helm Operations announced that it will launch its innovative Subchapter M compliance software, Helm CONNECT Compliance, at the International Workboat Show (IWS)...
233 Kilos of Cocaine Seized Aboard Mega Box Ship
The Story:
On November 26, a ship docked at Santos port, Brazil was found in possession of 233 kilos of cocaine. The drug consignment was...
MOL Launches “ISHIN Next MOL Smart Ship Project”
- Enhancing Business Strengths and Increasing Corporate Value -
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) announced the launch of the ISHIN...
First Seagoing Vessel to Bunker with LNG – Amsterdam Bears the Torch!
The Story:
The chemical tanker 'Fure West' operated by the Swedish shipping company FureTank was bunkered with LNG in the Port of Amsterdam last week...
This Can Happen While Loading Any Ship…
This is a very unlikely event. However, this can happen to any ship loading in any port.
We caught this image floating in social media...