Grounded Ship Evacuated

A strong storm was due to hit Lisbon in the night of March 8 and expected to continue throughout March 9, reports Vessel tracker....

LNG Carrier Builders Off to a Flying Start in 2018

The 10 LNGC deliveries in January 2018 was a new monthly record, while February has been a busy month for contract signings, with seven...

What if IMO Rules Box Ships must Slow Down?

While shippers have been warned that low-sulphur regulations must be enforced globally in 2020, which will see bunker costs added to their freight bill. Also,...

Freighter had Sprung a Leak Off Kotka

On March 8, a cargo vessel raised a distress call after it developed a leak off Finland’s south coast. What happened? The Panamanian flagged cargo vessel,...

One-stop-shop Oil Spill Response Solution

A partnership has been formed to improve oil spill response at a time when tugs are expected to have a greater role in maritime...

Best BWMS Award Goes to Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval was among the recipients of the third annual GREEN4SEA Awards, which recognizes outstanding performance in fostering environmental excellence and sustainable shipping. At...

Captain, 18 Seafarers Held ‘Captive’ in Dubai

A captain along with 18 crew members have been held as captives in Dubai and have requested the government for help to enable them...

IMO Body Recommends Fleet Safety for GMDSS Recognition

Fleet Safety from Inmarsat, a new service incorporating FleetBroadband and a Maritime Safety Terminal (MST) has been recommended for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System...

ABB’s Azipod® Propulsion Passes 100 Cruise Ship Milestone

Ponant vessel top view (copyright Ponant - Stirling Design International) Azipod® propulsion, the ABB technology that has become the industry standard in the cruise segment since its launch...

New Alfa Laval Solution Simplifies SOx Compliance

  Connectivity is a catchphrase in today’s marine industry, but Alfa Laval is taking concrete steps to make it a reality. With a new connectivity...

3.5m DWT Tankers Scrapped in 2018 so far

Tanker scrapping slowed in 2015 due to three key factors: Stronger spot market returns, low price being offered by buyers at the recycling yards,...

Is the Industry Ignoring an Important Update?

ECDIS: is the industry ignoring an important update? The role of modern marine systems are crucial to provide a sustainable shipping service. ChartWorld International business...

Top 4 Checks To Avert Lookout Failures That Resulted in Collision

Damage to the bow (Vessel A) Summary: At around 09:27:27 on August 7, 2016, the chemical tanker EASTERN PHOENIX was proceeding south-southwest toward Uraga Channel, after...

[Watch] Aircraft Carrier Found 2 Miles Under Sea

Wreckage from the USS Lexington was discovered by the expedition crew of Paul G. Allen’s Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel. The aircraft carrier, "Lady Lex"...

[Watch] How to Park a Warship! Drone Captures Tugboat’s Complicated Task

 A small tug boat pushed a huge warship into port by nudging its back end L.É. William Butler Yeats was returning to Haulbowline...

MPA on Maritime Transformation Programme

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has unveiled four broad strategies to drive Singapore’s next phase of growth as a Global Maritime Hub for...

Collision on the Rhine River

On March 7, two vessels were involved in a collision in the Rhine River and both the vessel sustained damages during the incident. What happened? The...

Maersk Ship on Fire, 4 Sailors Missing

On March 6, a serious fire erupted on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea and efforts taken by fire-fighters to contain the fire...

Maersk Maya Targeted by Pirates

On February 22, a tanker vessel belonging to Maersk was targeted by pirates, while the vessel was anchored in Haiti. What happened? Singapore-flagged oil products tanker...

Exmar Chooses LPG Propulsion for VLGCS

Shipping company Exmar is likely to install liquid petroleum gas (LPG) burning two-stroke engines on two very large gas carriers (VLGC) to be built...