Top Container Shipping Lines Reviewing Iran Operations
The world’s top two container shipping groups Maersk Line and MSC are reviewing their Iran operations after the United States withdrawal from the international nuclear...
[Watch] Like to Visit the Titanic? Join the Dive for Price
Deep-sea exploration company Oceangate is offering wealthy tourists the opportunity to visit the Titanic. The company is conducting the first survey of the famous...
Steering Gear Configuration Failure Ran Container Vessel Aground
Summary:
On 22 January 2016, the container vessel MSC Monica ran aground on the St. Lawrence River 1 nautical mile north-northeast of Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent, Quebec. The...
[Watch] Coast Guard Medevacs Injured Crew Member Near Freeport
On May 11, the coast guard medevaced an injured crew member from the chemical tanker “Stolt Perseverance”, near Freeport in Texas.
What happened?
The Coast...
Firefighters Rescue Man Who had Fallen on Ship
On May 12, the Wilmington firefighters rescued an injured man from the Port of Wilmington, reports Delaware Business Now.
What happened?
Earlier on Saturday afternoon,...
Cruise Ship with Scrubbers Floated Out
The viking ocean cruise ship “Viking Jupiter” has been floated out, recently. Fincantieri announced that the cruise ship which was equipped with scrubbers and...
Bulk Carrier Damaged by Missiles
The bulk carrier “Ince Inebolu” was hit by Saudi Arabian missiles on May 10, 2018.
What happened?
In the night of May 10, 2018, the "Ince...
Fire Rips through Tug and Container Ship
As per the latest report in the Chinese Port, a tug operating on the Mississippi River in the US caught fire while pushing barges,...
U.S. Fines Cargo Ship Operator $1 Million for Polluting Waters
Japanese vessel was penaltized for oily discharge from its latest crackdown on ‘magic pipes’ and other devices meant to avoid environmental rules, reports WSJ.
Ship...
87,000 DWT Panamax Vessel Joins Navios Fleet
On Wednesday, May 9, the Navios Maritime Partners L.P. ("Navios Partners") declared that the $13.0 million worth Navios Apollon I vessel was delivered. The...
Recycling Plastic for Bunker Fuel Taking Shape
A new facility for converting non-recyclable plastic into fuel for the transport sector is being constructed by the port of Amsterdam.
Reduce CO2 emissions
The project...
Fire on Freight Ferry that Saw Route Axed Probed
An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of fire onboard a ferry which resulted in the route being called off for subsequent...
Ship Likely Strikes Gray Whale Off San Francisco
On May 8, a carcass of an adult female gray whale was stranded on rocks near the Oakland International Airport.
What happened?
The carcass of a...
Beware of Libyan Guidelines! Risk of Crew Arrest High – Gard
Oil smuggling activities in waters off the Western Libya coast continue to pose risks to vessels in these waters. Tanker operators caution their vessels’...
Scared of Falling Off a Cruise Ship? Here’s What You Should...
Some might consider cruise ships havens, where passengers can destress freely and there's always something on tap. Although extremely rare, bad things can happen...
DNV GL and Meyer Turku Sign Contract for Two New Vessels
Finish firm Meyer Turku signs a contract with DNV GL
It deals with the classification of their new Royal Caribbean ICON class vessels.
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Shortage of Ships for Charter Could Force Carriers to Shelve New...
Shipowners are in for a rude shock, as they are forced to shelve new services of their carriers due to the hike in containership...
Don’t Let Your Maritime Claim Expire
Introduction
Maritime claims arise in relation to the ownership, possession, mortgage and general operation of a ship and are primarily enforced by an admiralty action in...
Singapore’s Bunker Industry Deals with Demurrage Claims After Off-spec Fuel Issues
A report in the Platts highlights the current plight of Singapore’s bunker industry as suppliers are adversely affected as they are unable to load...
Fleet Wide Alfa Laval BWS Retrofit for Nova and Polsteam
Alfa Laval has scored two fleet deals with Polsteam and Nova Ship Tech fitting its ballast water treatment system (BWTS) to over 90 vessels.
Comply...