Yearly Archives: 2018
China’s 2018 Global Shipping Ambitions Could Impact Supply Chains
Chinese president Xi Jinping, who was elected in November of 2012, entered his role with an ambitious view for China. While the Chinese economy...
Cargo Spill Off Myconos Prompts Insurance Queries
On December 2, 2017, a minor cargo spill occurred in the coast of Mykonos prompting the Greece government to explore the obligations of shipowners...
Chemical Burns Aboard! Crew Hospitalized
On January 6, a Filipino crew member was reportedly transferred to hospital after suffering from suspected chemical burns to his eyes.
What happened?
The 38 year...
[Watch] Passenger Ferry Runs Aground, Seventy People Rescued
On January 6, Seventy passengers were rescued after a passenger ferry ran aground.
What happened?
The passenger ship, operated by Atlantico Line, was covering the route...
Oil Tanker Collides with Cargo Ship, 32 People Missing
In a deadly incident, an oil tanker collided with a cargo ship in China leaving 32 people missing in the sea.
What happened?
The oil tanker...
[Watch] Bomb Cyclone from a Cruise Ship
#BOMBCYLONE at sea aboard the #NCLbreakaway pic.twitter.com/o2T4s7iv5M
— Christina Mendez (@christinamendez) January 4, 2018
Up to 4,000 passengers aboard the cruise ship "Norwegian Breakaway" were hit...
Insufficient Passage Planning Causes Hull Damage
Summary:
On the afternoon of 01 October 2016, the passenger vessel Stellar Sea, with 28 people on board, departed Tofino, British Columbia, on a...
2017: The Year’s Biggest Ship Technology Stories
New LNG-powered ferry launched at Ferguson shipyard, UK
Clyde Blowers Capital unit, Ferguson Marine Engineering (FMEL) launched the first of two new liquefied natural gas...
Ocean Alliance Breaking Out With Major Ultra-Large Vessel Investments
The Ocean Alliance is making a strategic move that stands apart from its rivals with major investments in ultra-large containerships (ULCV).
While its competitors,...
Ship Carrying Soybeans Lodged in Ice in St. Lawrence Seaway
A 200-metre-long ship carrying a load of soybeans has been lodged in ice in the St. Lawrence Seaway, blocking the way of four other...