American Shipowner Opts for WE Tech’s Energy Efficiency Solution
The American Shipowner Vulica Shipping has chosen WE Tech Solutions to provide the energy efficiency solution to its two 68000dwt Self-Unloader Bulk Carriers. The...
Fuels, Lubricants & Green Marine
International Maritime Organization (IMO) fuel rules entering force in 2020 mandate a drastic sulfur reduction. By 2050 the mandate is to cut greenhouse gas...
‘Be Realistic on Compliance’ Plea from Shipping as Tough Bunker Rules...
Compliance is becoming a key issue amongst the shipping industry heavyweights as they gear up for the 2020 sulphur cap.They want a “pragmatic approach”...
Failure of Slip Ring Leads To Loss of Propulsion
Summary
On 9 February 2017, the passenger cruise ship Norwegian Star departed Melbourne, Australia, on a scheduled cruise to Dunedin, New Zealand. There were 2,113...
CMA CGM’s Founder Saade Dies at 81
June 24 saw the end of the legendary Jacques Saade. The 81 year old Lebanese immigrant who founded French shipbuilding firm CMA CGM breathed...
China Shipping Terms: Ignorance is NOT Bliss
A report published in the ChinaLawLog clearly demarcates why we should know the standard shipping terms while doing business in the country. They say...
Moody’s Sees Stable Outlook for Global Shipping
A report published in Moody’s website highlights their outlook for the global shipping industry. As per the report, the next 12 months are looking...
Going with the Grain a Win for Ports
The global trade of grains does not generate the same volumes as coal and iron ore. But as a cargo, grains tend to be...
Chinese Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam’s Northern Coast
On June 24, a Chinese vessel reportedly sank of Vietnam's northern coast and its crew members were rescued.
What happened?
The Chinese vessel was enroute from...
[Watch] Tanker Breached, Major Oil Spill in Rotterdam
On June 24, a breached tanker was a major source of oil spill when it leaked 200 tons of fuel oil into the Sea.
What...
Hydraulic to Lower the Wheelhouse Failed Resulting in Allision
On June 23, a container ship allided against the Palmrain bridge due to low hydraulic power.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Alorba II’ was enroute from Basel...
Danish Maersk Line Ship Rescues 113 Off Italy
On June 23, a vessel belonging to the container shipping shipping Danish Maersk Line was instrumental in rescuing 113 migrants off the coast of...
Fire Due to Fuel Spraying from a Leaking Flange Aboard
Summary
On August 17, 2016, a fire broke out in the main engine room of the rollon/roll-off (Ro/Ro) passenger vessel Caribbean Fantasy when fuel spraying...
Compliant Fuel Not a Problem! USCG Set to Enforce 2020
Amidst the tension over meeting the deadline of 2020 sulphur cap, the USCG has said that they are ready to enforce the new rule,...
60% of the Current Ships May Go for Scrubbers
Ahead of the IMO sulphur cap deadline,almost 60% of the current ships are gearing up for the scrubbers switch. In order to cater to...
[Watch] Drone Captures Dramatic Sinking of Vessel
The MV Twin Capes sunk 130 feet below the Atlantic Ocean in the Del-Jersey-Land reef, 26 nautical miles off the coast. The 320 foot...
ABB Brings Efficiency and Sustainability to Two Ferries
ABB signs contract with Cochin Shipyard Ltd, the largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility in India, to deliver a first-ever integrated power and automation package...
Day-rates Rise! BP to Lease LNG Tanker for 9 Months
BP Shipping on Thursday notified that the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market of its interest in leasing the British Ruby or its sister vessel...
[Watch] Frantic Moments Before Boston Harbor Cruise Ship Crash
Hundreds of children on were a Boston cruise ships when it lost control and collided with several ships.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...
Wilhelmsen Goes Global with New Office in UK
In a move to widen their global footprint, the Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has opened another ship management office in Southampton, England.
Global momentum
Carl Schou,...
