Ship Crew Distressed! Stowaway Cat ‘Euthanised’ for Biosecurity

A stowaway cat rescued from the waters and named as their mascot has been killed due to biosecurity hazard. What happened? The crew members onboard a...

Eight Missing as Ship Capsizes in North China

On August 27, eight people have been reported missing after a vessel capsized near the city of Tangshan in north China's Hebei Province. What happened? The...

How Ship Operators can Organise the Switch to Low-sulphur Fuel

John LaRese, marine fuels technical advisor at ExxonMobil, explains why vessel operators must plan well ahead to ensure they comply with the IMO’s 0.5%...

[Watch] Extremely Close Encounter With A Humpback Whale

Whale watchers were stunned after an extremely close encounter with a humpback which was caught in dramatic video footage. Disclaimer: This video is intended for...

New Port Mooring System Reduce Wharf-side Vessel Movement

Reduced wharf-side vessel movement Safety of linesmen, shore personnel, vessel and port ensured Risks associated with existing mooring arrangements Advantages of New...

Panamax ARA-USGC Route Sees Freight Rates Hit Eight-month High

Panamax rate hits 8 month high Tonnage backs in US Gulf routes Aframax still costlier, only left with Panamax Panamax freight rates out of...

Small Shipowners Put on the Backburner for IMO 2020 Solutions

Small ship owners hard hit by IMO 2020 Says that scrubbers cost half their ship cost Big giants take a positive shift towards...

An Audit of the Environmental Impact of Shipping

Government Europa explores how energy auditing of the vessels of the future is helping to optimise ship operation and reduce emissions, minimising the environmental...

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

TANKER REPORT VLCC Weather delays in the East and increased cargo avails pushed up rates six points to peak at WS 58.5 to China, and WS...

[Watch] 14 Days are All it will Take to Salvage Ship

 Operations have been initiated to salvage a ship that sank of the south of Penang island and it is reported that the salvage operation...

GOGL to Install Scrubbers on 16 Ships

Golden Ocean Group Limited, a dry bulk shipping company, announced that it signed contracts to install exhaust gas scrubbers on 16 Capesize vessels and...

Vessel Ran Aground in the Arctic

On August 24, a tour company vessel ran aground in the Arctic and the passengers onboard the vessel have been transferred to its sister...

Fuel Level Sensor Failure Results in Fuel Spill

On August 25, hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled into the mouth of the Pascagoula River after a ship at Ingalls Shipbuilding suffered...

Which Refiners Win From Strict Fuel Regulations?

Ban on Untreated marine fuels emitting SOx more than the allowed limit $20 billion is estimated to be spent on Scrubbers in next...

[Watch] Hermine Hit Cruise Ship

 Shocking video shows Hermine hit luxury cruise ship Anthem of the Seas. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be...

Top 3 Tank Safety Check! Broken Valve Causes Pollution

Summary The vessel was loading in port and had also planned to bunker fuel using shore trucks. The chief engineer completed the bunkering checklist.The plan...

Technical Advisor

Technical Advisor (Testing Services - Marine) Viswa Group of Companies Work Location Bangalore JOB DESCRIPTION About the Company and the Opportunity Viswa Group is a known leader in Consultancy,...

[Watch] How Panama Canal is Turning Out to be a Wonder...

A wonder of modern engineering and design, 13,000 to 14,000 vessels pass through the Panama Canal each year. An extensive construction project has...

Sales Manager

Sales Manager (APAC) Viswa Group of Companies Min 3 years (Sales Experience) Work Location Singapore - North JOB DESCRIPTION About the Company and the Opportunity Viswa Group is a known leader...

Missing Tanker Docks in Togo After Suspected Hijacking

Tanker with 19 crew members docked at port Lome, in Togo, West Africa after being hijacked by Marta Ardashelia, reports Reuters. What happened? A tanker with...