Cargo Ship Sheltered in Celeiro After Cargo Shift

On January 4, a cargo vessel reportedly sought shelter in port after suffering from cargo shift. What happened? The cargo vessel ‘Wilson Avonmouth’ entered the port...

Freighter Intercepted on Suspicion of Illegal Arm Trading

On January 6, a freighter was detained on the basis and found to be suspicious of trading illegal arms. What happened? The freighter ‘Andromeda’ was intercepted...

Why Eco Shipping is Vital?

Companies use fancy materials to sell their products. But consumers are increasingly becoming aware of these hazardous materials and are opting for eco-friendly...

Crew Members Accused of Causing Deadly Collision

Two crew members have been found guilty of causing a deadly collision resulting in the death of 11 crew members. What happened? On August 2, 2017...

5 Shipping Trends We Might See in 2018

Summary 2017 saw some interesting developments, a few of them came as a surprise. Moreover, 2018 will likely see even more interesting themes to...

[Watch] Crashing Our Ship Into Ice Shelf

Video of National Geographic Explorer ship crashing into ice shelf on Antarctica expedition. First run was with 6knots and 2nd with 9knots. Disclaimer: This video...

Near Miss! Leopard Seal Interference with Diver

IMCA has reported a near miss incident in which diving operations had to be aborted when leopard seals started interfering. The incident occurred during...

Vessels Change Course on Less Attractive US Arbitrage

Vessels heading to the US and Caribbean with ultra low sulfur diesel from the Baltics and the Persian Gulf have reversed course after the...

Letter Reminds Cruise Ship Guests Not to Have Sex with Pizza

No matter how tasty it may be, please don’t have sex with a pizza. It’s messy, unhygenic, and probably extremely painful if you haven’t...

Danish Shipping Register to Become More Competitive

Introduction On October 4 2017 the government proposed a bill to amend the Danish regulations on the registration of ships under Section 2 of the...

Jeff Bezos is the Richest Person in History

Jeff Bezos is now the richest person of all time. That should put an Amazon smile on his face. The Amazon CEO's net worth reached...

Stricken Russian Cargo Ship Righted in Southampton

A stricken cargo vessel belonging to Russian which had developed a 20-degree list has been righted. What happened? On December 26, the Russian cargo vessel ‘Mekhanik...

[Watch] Collapsing Gantry Crane Just Missed Repair Ship

On January 3, a collapsing gantry crane reportedly missed crashing into a ship that was in repair due to strong winds. What happened? The gantry crane...

More Mega-Ships are a Big Problem for Cargo Carriers

By Kyunghee Park Huge ships entering service will boost goods-carrying capacity More than 90% of trade worldwide is transported by sea Container shipping companies are...

Containership Topples Gantry Crane

On January 8, a container ship reportedly toppled a gantry crane while maneuvering into the port. What happened? The container ship ‘Hansa Meersburg’ reportedly allided with...

[Watch] This Massive Wave Tank Helps Study Tsunamis

These giant man-made waves help scientists understand tsunamis. It holds more than 9 million liters of water and makes waves 15 feet high. This...

Viability of Scrubbers for Different Type of Vessels

The justification for a scrubber is based on the following criteria: Return on investment which includes the CAPEX and OPEX cost The weight of...

Incompetent Underwater Burning Operations Caused “Blow Back”

Diver position at the moment of the suspected blowback IMCA has reported an incident in which a diver lost consciousness during underwater burning activities. Summary: The incident...

Exclusive Agent for Selektope in South Korea

I-Tech AB, has responded to strong market demand in South Korea by appointing KhaiEL as the exclusive importer and agency for the unique antifouling...

CEMEX Signs Contract with Damen

On 19th December in Southampton, Laurence Dagley, Director CEMEX UK Marine Limited signed a contract with Frank de Lange, Regional Sales Director of the...