Yearly Archives: 2017
[Watch] Hoisted Off Maersk Vessel
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew medevaced a 53-year-old man suffering cardiac issues from the motor vessel Maersk Eindhoven 200 miles south...
Marine Pilots Beyond Human Vision Capability with ABB Ability™
ABB has unveiled a new situational awareness solution that will make vessel operations safer and more efficient. The solution can be used by officers...
Maersk Crew Medevaced Off Cold Bay
On November 16, a man was medevaced from a 1200-foot motor vessel Maersk Eindhoven 200 miles south of Cold Bay by a Coast Guard...
Hot Work Safety Policy Ignorance Results in Fire Aboard the Vessel
Summary
On August 16, 2016, while the vessel was docked in its home berth in a non-operational status, general contractors and painters arrived to begin...
Drifting Cargo Ship Evacuated Off Bartın
On November 21, a drifting cargo vessel was reportedly evacuated after the vessel was disabled at Sea and a distress call was raised.
What happened?
The...
[Watch] Odense Canal Blocked by Grounding
On November 21, the Odense Canal was blocked after a vessel reportedly ran aground while entering the port.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Arklow Valour’ reportedly...
How OPEC Cuts Could Benefit Crude Tankers: Update
By James Catlin
Summary:
Shifting crude trade flows can have a significant impact on the tanker market.
Days after OPEC announced production cuts I put out...
Hapag-Lloyd Says No to Containership Newbuilding Orders
Following its takeover of UASC German container line Hapag-Lloyd is putting newbuilding orders on hold for the next few years.
In its nine months earning...
Optimarin Shakes Up BWT Sector with Unique Promise for Shipowners
Optimarin is announcing another first for the ballast water treatment (BWT) segment. The Norwegian-headquartered BWT specialist, which has focused exclusively on the development of...
‘Arrested’ Oil Tanker Valued at R210m to Go on Auction
An oil tanker placed under arrest in Durban in June 2016 will be sold on auction on December 5.
The auctioneers said in a statement...