Yearly Archives: 2019
Fire Onboard Car Carrier Enroute to Hawaii
On December 31, two mariners were reported missing after a huge blaze erupted onboard a car carrier enroute to Hawaii.
What happened?
A 650-foot Panamanian-flagged vessel 'Sincerity...
Ocean Infinity Joins Search for Bulker ‘Stellar Daisy’
The South Korean government along with Ocean Infinity has initiated the search for a bulker that sank in 2017.
What happened?
In March 2017, the bulker...
Scrubbers For Almost Entire Spliethoff Fleet
Spliethoff Group equip almost entire fleet with scrubbers
Scrubbers chosen as they are economical and eco-friendly way to meet IMO 2020 Sulphur cap
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Power of Joystick Mode Misjudged During Maneuver Results in Allision
The incident
On the morning of May 8, 2016, at 0800 local time, the cruise ship Carnival Pride was attempting to dock in Baltimore, Maryland,...
7% Decrease in Freight Rates for East-West Routes Under Contracts
The ocean freight rates for East-West route cargo movements decreased by 7% in the fourth quarter.
The cost reduction shows that a good...
Singapore Directives – Implementation of IMO 2020 Ships’ Fuel Sulphur Limit
TECHNICAL UPDATE: 2018/12/31
MPA Singapore has issued notification / guidance /information in addition to requirements IMO MARPOL Annexe VI for Owners/Operators of the vessels calling...