Ship Arrested for €95,000 Claim
In July 2017, a vessel belonging to an Estonian company was seized after it was sued by the owners over claiming an interest.
What happened?
The...
Scrubbers: Are you Ready for the Heat?
Scrubber suppliers confirm the trend behind recent announcements – ship owners are finally making investment decisions. But the scramble for installations ahead of 2020...
Sunken Treasure Ship Discovery Reports Roil Some Korean Stocks
It doesn’t take much to rev up the imaginations of South Korean day traders. And when rumors were fanned that a ship carrying $132.5...
[Watch] Ship Catches Fire Near Marina Barrage
A ship caught fire on the waters off Marina Barrage on Monday (July 16).
Stomper Karthik alerted Stomp to the incident and shared photos and...
It’s a Cargo Tank
The liquid-tight shell designed to contain the cargo.
- Deck tank – A cylindrical gravity cargo tank, secured to transverse cradles on the cargo tank...
Maritime Sector Struggles to Maintain Workforce
The maritime shipping sector is facing difficulties caused by strong drops in its workforce.
Statistics of the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA) showed the workforce of...
Scorpio Sale and Leaseback Seven Product Tankers
Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell and leaseback six MR product tankers (STI San Antonio, STI Benicia, STI St. Charles,...
New Vessels Order Plunges, Hits $10 Billion in H1 2018
Global build orders for new ships have been estimated at about $10billion in the first half (H1) of 2018, the lowest in the last...
Total is Second-largest Global LNG Player
The Paris-based energy major Total has completed the acquisition of Engie’s portfolio of LNG assets in a deal valued at US$1.5Bn. Additional payments of...
Suez Canal 5 Ships Mess with Triple Collision
On July 17, the traffic in the Suez Canal was brought to a halt after the grounding of a Hong Kong-flagged container ship.
What happened?
The...
Sparks Ignite Gas Cargo Aboard Ship
On July 17, sparks were noticed onboard the engine room of a cargo vessel docked Jeti Syah Bandar port.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Mutiara Kargo...
Hapag-Lloyd Reveal New Ship
Hapag-Llyod has unveiled the name of their second largest container ship officially in a recent ceremony at London Gateway, UK.
Ship named
The 5,000 TEU ship...
Factors Behind Solar Power Modules for Ships
A study by Japan’s Eco Marine Power (EMP) has unveiled a number of factors that may decide the types and use of solar or...
Sunk Merchant Ship May Reveal Secrets That Changes History
On Jan 9, 1942, a steamship with 17 crew members left port in Galveston, Texas.
The Octavian was a Norwegian freighter transporting sulfur and wood...
Cargo Ships May Be Causing More Lightning – Here’s Why
A recent study shows that cargo ships may be creating more lightning, and it was apparent to researchers that some physical processes were at...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here....
[Watch] A Four-mile Iceberg Breaking in Greenland
A team of NYU scientists has captured on video a four-mile iceberg breaking away from a glacier in eastern Greenland. This phenomenon, known as...
Threat to Container Charter Market as Carriers Drift Towards Heavy Losses
Recent signs show that container lines are preparing to suspend services in light of weakening demand and also due to soaring operational costs, which...
BBC Chartering Begins New Breakbulk Service Route
BBC Chartering has launched a new monthly project along with a heavylift cargo service between the Gulf, India and Australia.
Connecting major port cities
The service...
Jinhui Holdings Co Announces Disposal of a Vessel for US$8.4 Mln
Jinhui Holdings has announced the disposal of a VESSEL to Xiangshan Xingning Shipping Co for US $8.4 million.
It is expected to yield a book...