Fuel Oil Spraying From a Generator Results in Engine Room Fire
Summary:
On 13 July, a fire started in the engine room of the bulk carrier Marigold, while it was loading a cargo of iron ore...
26 Sheep, 10 Goats & Ship Captain’s Age?: Unsolvable Math Problem
The students in Southwestern China were faced with intriguing questions in maths dealing with sheeps, goats and captain of the ship.
What happened?
The concerned questions...
Ancora Sells One of its Two Suezmaxes
Greek owner Ancora Investment Trust has let go of one its two suexmaxes, brokers says, getting rid of the 166,000
The 2004-built tanker was...
Kyoei in for Another Japanese VLCC Newbuild
Japan’s Kyoei Tanker continues to renew its fleet. Clarkson Research reports the Tokyo-headquartered company has signed for a 310,300 dwt VLCC at compatriot yard...
The Urgent Need for Action Against Deliberate Oil Leaks
Another oil leak was visible along the coastline of Fujairah, this weekend. The east coast had a series of oil slicks last year, prompting...
Inspectors Caught Carnival Crew Hiding Dirty Conditions
Aboard the Carnival Vista, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, crew members hid trolleys of potentially hazardous food, equipment and dirty dishware from sanitation inspectors.
Fruit...
DP Station-keeping: the Next Level
More than one year after DNV GL published a new standard for the assessment of a vessel’s DP capability, DNVGL-ST-0111, it is time to...
Fire Out, Tug Gutted
On January 25, a fire erupted onboard a tug, burning it to a crisp in the lower Mississippi River. The nine crew members onboard...
Pilot’s Failure To Compensate for the Current Resulted in Allision
Damaged port bow of barge MM-46. (Photo by US Coast Guard)
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an investigation report on the Allision...
How a Remarkably Weak Chemical Force Costs Marine Industries Billions
The global merchant fleet is huge, with more than 50,000 ships currently in active service, transporting around 90% of the world’s goods.
To get...
Container Ships and Tankers Face New Threats as Pirate Attacks Diminish
Merchant Shipping Groups Caution Against Sea Mines, Missiles and Other Weaponry
Container Ships are caught in a conflict zone in Yemen.
INTERTANKO has...
[Watch] An Aircraft Carrier at High Speeds Making Sharp Turns
Video shows an amazing aircraft carrier at a high speed, making turns, as to drifting US aircraft carrier performs evasive action during aircraft carrier...
Coaster Beached in Taiwan Strait Broke in Two
On Jan 26 or 25, a Taiwanese coaster JIAMING LUN broke in two after being battered by heavy storm. Fortunately, the fuel was siphoned...
New Ship With Rigid Solar Sails Harnesses the Power of Sun...
EnergySails, the world’s first solar energy sails rolls out in 2019 for a test. The technology is expected to enable ships to use both...
[Watch] Nuclear Powered Ship Smashes Through Ice Very Close to Explorers
The group of men had been driving across stretches of northwestern Russia when the horrifying moment happened.
They can be heard screaming as the towering...
Tanker Adrift Off Slite
On January 24, a vessel reportedly remained adrift after encountering engine problems.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Kaprifol’ was enroute from Aarhus to Turku when it reportedly...
Accidents Reports from Lloyd
The accident report for the month of January has reportedly been compiled by Lloyd. The report comprises of five vessels that have involved in...
Vessel Operators Setting Course for Automated Navigation
Shipping companies in Japan and abroad are developing self-operating technology for vessels, as the transport ministry is looking to have Japanese corporations take the...
This is What the ‘Sea Monster’ Sunken Ship Looks Like
It's been a year since the The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Artificial Reef Program sunk a monster watercraft nearly 60 miles offshore from...
Call for Ban on Non-compliant Fuel on Board Ships
Leading environmental organizations and the international shipping industry have joined forces and unitedly call for an explicit ban on non-compliant fuel on board ships...