10 Hospitalised After Fire on Wind Turbine Carrier
On Friday, July 6, a fire broke out on a wind turbine carrier anchored at the Taurus Quay in Esbjerg.
What happened?
About 10 people have...
ClassNK Approves Latest LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax Bulker Design
The class society ClassNK has granted an approval in principle (AIP) for the design of a 200,000 dwt dual-fuel bulk carrier it is jointly...
Tanker and Cargo Ship Collide Near Istanbul
On July 5, a tanker and a cargo ship collided in the west of Sivriada island in Istanbul, Turkey.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Gammagas’ and the...
Pirates Attack Greek Cargo Ship Near Persian Gulf
Earlier this week, a Greek cargo ship came under attack from armed pirates while sailing in the Gulf of Oman.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Chios...
Can this American Cargo Ship Make it Before Deadline?
A ship carrying U.S. soyabeans is racing towards northern China in a race to beat a 25 percent tariff.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Peak Pegasus’ is...
[Watch] Dangerous Nickel Ore Shipments
Enforcing regulations on the extremely dangerous nickel ore trade, where liquefaction of the cargo can make a vessel to sink in a matter of...
World’s First Hydrogen Ship! Toyota Sails into the Future
Energy Observer is the first autonomous hydrogen vessel that emits no greenhouse gases or fine particles. Launched in 2017 in Saint-Malo (France), Energy Observer...
Diamond Shines on Graig Ultramax Ambitions
According to media reports, the highly successful Diamond bulk carrier design programme, Cardiff-based Graig Shipping Group and DNV GL have collaborated in the development...
[Watch] Statue of Liberty Climber
Liberty Island was evacuated on Wednesday as police scrambled to coax a woman down from the base of the Statue of Liberty, sparking security...
KDB Gives $30 mn to Teekay’s New Vessels
KDB and NH is partially financing Teekay’s new tanker acquisitions which will boost the prospects of the Crude Oil Tanker Operator.
The investment...
Baltic Dry Index Up to 1,476 Points
Things are looking bright as the Baltic Dry Index climbed up to 1476 points on Tuesday, 3 July 2018.
It is up by...
62 Ships Banned for Multiple Detentions in 3 Years
Prerequisites to 35 years ParisMoU
In 2017 it was 35 years ago that the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14...
11,000 TEU Container Vessel HMM Blessing Delivered
Philippines (HHIC-Phil Inc.) successfully delivered two 11,000 TEU containerships on June 26 and June 30, respectively, this year amid the positive sign of recovery...
Innovating for the Future of the European Maritime Sector
Government Europa looks at projects exploring how innovative technologies could be translated to deliver the future of the European maritime sector, and an industry...
Tanker Broke Lose and Destroyed Pier
On July 2, a tanker broke away from its moorings and collide with a pier in the municipality of Salina Cruz.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Fedor’...
Strict Liability for Ships Carrying HNS Substances
Chemicals and other dangerous substances occasionally end up in the ocean after ship collisions and other accidents at sea. And this can cause serious...
ExxonMobil Issues Guidance for Switching to Low Sulphur Fuel
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 0.5% sulphur cap is expected to be active from 1 January 2020. Ahead of this, Exxon has got some...
[Watch] 250-foot Ship Sunk for Alabama’s Artificial Reef Program
The 250-foot Fairfield New Venture was sunk in June 2018 as the newest addition to Alabama's artificial reef program.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for...
It’s a Bilge Well
A sump to which bilge water drains. It is important to arrange bilge wells in the way enabling permanent access and possibility of cleaning...
Star Bulk Undervalued on Rates, Oaktree Stock Sale
Star Bulk Carrier is often undervalued when it comes to its stock rates.
Research Analyst William Meyer believes the company’s stock will be...
