Yearly Archives: 2017
Inside the World’s First LNG Containership Conversion
Wes Amelie is now driven by a 7,800 kW MAN 8L51/60DF main engine. (Photo: Wessels Reederei)
The world’s first container feeder vessel refit to use...
Brexit! UK Ship Insurer Britannia to Set Up Subsidiary in Luxembourg
British ship insurer Britannia plans to set up a subsidiary in Luxembourg as a result of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, it...
MHI to Split Shipbuilding Business into Two
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will establish two new wholly-owned companies in conjunction with reorganization of its shipbuilding business. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. will...
Diana Containerships Ties Post-Panamax With Wan Hai Lines
Diana Containerships Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of containerships, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into...
Japanese Govt to Regulate Large-ship Scrappers
The Japanese government is mulling to formulate a new law to regulate large-ship scrappers, in order to enter into an international treaty on the...
Ferry Detained Following RoRo Ramp Damage
On December 2, a ferry was reportedly damaged after its roro ramp broke when the ferry was scheduled to leave the port.
What happened?
The ferry...
13 Dead, Two Missing After Collision Off Incheon
On December 3, thirteen people were reportedly dead and two missing after a fishing vessel and a bunker collided with each other.
What happened?
The fishing...
Cargo Ship Operators Ordered to Pay Millions in Lawsuit
A US District Judge ordered the owners of a cargo vessel to pay a fine of $3.3 million for failing to provide medical treatment...
Pilot’s Rudder Order Went Wrong, Results in Collision
Summary
The Ocean Freedom arrived at an offshore anchorage outside Aransas Pass, Texas, in October 24 from its last port of call in Rugao, China,...
[Watch] Tanker in Bad Weather at Pacific Ocean
Watch the tanker in storm, bad weather at Pacific Ocean.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...