Yearly Archives: 2017
U.S. Destroyer Damaged Again as it Heads for Repairs
The U.S. Navy has been plagued by a string of accidents, has experienced a recent setback when a U.S.Navy vessel was damaged after it...
12 Sailors Missing After Cargo Ships Collide in Pearl River Estuary
On November 27, twelve sailors were reportedly missing after two cargo vessels collided with each other in the Pearl River Estuary.
What happened?
Both the cargo...
Disabled Cargo Ship Towed Back to Port
On November 27, a disabled cargo ship was reportedly towed to port after encountering trouble in the rough North Atlantic seas.
What happened?
The vessel ‘MV...
Court Acquits Crew Members of US Anti-piracy Ship of All Charges
On November 27, the Madras high court acquitted all crew members and guards of the US anti-piracy ship from all charges of the Arms...
Injuries in Cargo Loading! Crew Entrapped Between Cargo Units
Summary
On 05 November 2016, an able seaman (AB) on board the Maltese registered roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) ship Catherine was severely injured during cargo operations....
[Watch] DNV GL Carries Out its First Offshore Drone Survey
DNV GL surveyors have carried out the classification society’s first offshore drone survey on the semisubmersible vessel Safe Scandinavia in the North Sea. This...
Can the Shipping Industry Change Course on Energy?
More than 150 shipping industry leaders from around the world met recently in Bonn for the UN Climate Change Conference. Gathering aboard the MS RheinFantasie river cruise ship,...
Al Southwick: The Big Canal Battle – Panama vs Suez
Over the years, there’s been a long drawn battle between Suez Canal and Panama. Of the two, Panama has emerged as a clear winner...
UK P&I Club Sets up its Hub in Netherlands
On November 24, the ship insurer UK P&I Club announced plans to set up its subsidiary hub in Netherlands due to Brexit issue.
Statement released:
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Liberia Strikes Blow for Global Shipping! Overturns Court Ruling
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in partnership with Liberian Registry has been successful in assisting the the holder of a Liberian mortgage to...