‘Ghost’ Container Ship Runs Aground in Gulf of Martaban

On August 28, in an eerie incident, a ghost container ship with no crew members ran aground near the Gulf of Martaban. What happened? The ghost...

Oil Seen Getting $4 a Barrel Boost on Tough New Ship-Fuel...

New regulations to curb pollution from the world’s shipping fleet could lift crude prices by $4 a barrel when the measures come into effect...

Scrubber – An Incomplete Solution

Scrubbers releases soot, un-burnt oil and metals 920,000 tons of sulfur and 90,000 tons of soot from the air to water Princess...

Star Bulk to Acquire Seven Dry Bulk Vessels

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has entered a definitive agreement with E.R. Capital Holding GmbH & Cie. The global shipping company focusing on the transportation...

Lloyd’s of London Makes Quiet Entrance Into Crypto Insurance Market

Lloyd's of London, the centuries-old insurance marketplace, is quietly providing cover against the theft of cryptocurrencies. Announced Tuesday, Kingdom Trust, a qualified custodian of some...

Confessions of a Superyacht Stewardess

Summertime is the time for business for most luxurious superyachts  as all of them will throng the harbors of the Dalmatian Coast, French Riviera...

Cargo Onboard Sinks the Ships

On average, ten “solid bulk cargo” carriers have been lost at sea each year in the last decade. Cargo contents Solid bulk cargoes – defined as...

IMO Sep 1 Deadline! Submit Data Collection Plan

Verifavia, a leading emissions verification company for the transport sector (aviation and shipping), has urged ship owners and operators to submit their data collection...

42 Ton Port Anchor Slipped into the Sea

On August 29, Indian navy assisted a Norwegian ship in distress, stuck in piracy infested waters of the Gulf of Aden. What happened? The Indian Navy...

[Watch] Greek ship BURSTS into Flames with 1,000 People Onboard

 A viral video is doing rounds on the social network shows a ferry ship carrying hundreds of tourists burst into flames. What happened? The Greek ship...

Why a Hybrid Approach Makes Sense for Small Tankers

DNV GL business development manager, Ole Vidar Nilsen makes the case for auxiliary engines on all future small tanker newbuilding projects. Joint Industry Project (JIP) DNV...

IMO 2020 to Alter Global Fuel Economics: Will Refiners Gain?

IMO’s 0.5% sulfur cap will cost the maritime industry around $40 billion. As of now 66% of shipowners are opting for LSFO and...

It’s a Cylinder Liner

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Cruise Ship Drydocking Infographic

The cruise ship dry docking and refit market is estimated to be a $3 billion annual business. This is highlighted in a one-page infographic that...

Targeting Transparency on Fuel Consumption

Targeting transparency on fuel consumption is a good method of ensuring fuel efficiency. Operating speed is a key determinant of fuel consumption and...

Endeavour by Peter Moore Review – the Ship that Changed the...

From the oak of its timbers to a watery grave off Rhode Island, this is an amazing story of the Endeavour and its remarkable...

Air Lubrication System Reduces CO2, Noise and Vibration Emissions

The Silverstream systems have been installed onboard the Diamond Princess to provide reduction in delivery of fuel cost and emissions. Reduce fuel consumption and emissions The...

U.S. Consulate General Mumbai Honors 26 Indian Shipping Companies

On August 28, the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai organised an award ceremony and recognised 26 shipping companies that participated in the U.S. Coast Guard’s...

Carnival Cruise’s Newest Ship Strikes Manhattan Dock

On August 28, a new cruise ship completed its cruise on a bumpy note when it collided with a dock on Manhattan’s West side. What...

Technology Providers Unveil Gas-fuelled Ships Partnership

The leading ship technology providers have announced a partnership to optimise the integration of engines, fuel gas systems and storage on gas-fuelled ships, reports...