Tanker May Explode Anytime! Poisonous Air Endangers Rescue

In a deadly incident, an oil tanker reportedly collided with a cargo ship in China with reports of 32 people missing. What happened? The oil tanker...

[Watch] Oil Tanker Ablaze After Colliding with Freighter

An oil tanker that caught fire after colliding with a freighter off China's east coast is at risk of exploding and sinking. Disclaimer: This video...

New Eco-freindly LNG Waste Container Ship

Shanghai’s waste container ship is now eco-friendly, as its the first domestic solid waste container ship fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). What’s new? It was...

$2.9 Billion Submarine Sidelined by a Simple Mistake

India’s first ballistic missile submarine was out of commission for ten months after someone neglected to properly close a hatch. The nuclear-powered submarine INS...

Maintain Hull and Watertight Bulkheads To Avoid Unexpected Flooding

Summary: On December 6, 2016, about 2140 hours local time, an uninspected motor vessel, Exito, sank while transiting from Dutch Harbor to Akutan, Alaska. During...

LNG to Outpace Oil Trades After 2030

Surging demand for cleaner energy will lead to sustained growth in LNG shipping, according to a study by DNV GL. The classification society projects that...

Captain and Crew Go Down with their Ship

It is the memorial to Joseph John Lewis, Captain of the ill-fated SS Protector that capsized over the Richmond Bar in 1901, taking all...

China’s 2018 Global Shipping Ambitions Could Impact Supply Chains

Chinese president Xi Jinping, who was elected in November of 2012, entered his role with an ambitious view for China. While the Chinese economy...

Cargo Spill Off Myconos Prompts Insurance Queries

On December 2, 2017, a minor cargo spill occurred in the coast of Mykonos prompting the Greece government to explore the obligations of shipowners...

Chemical Burns Aboard! Crew Hospitalized

On January 6, a Filipino crew member was reportedly transferred to hospital after suffering from suspected chemical burns to his eyes. What happened? The 38 year...

[Watch] Passenger Ferry Runs Aground, Seventy People Rescued

On January 6, Seventy passengers were rescued after a passenger ferry ran aground. What happened? The passenger ship, operated by Atlantico Line, was covering the route...

Oil Tanker Collides with Cargo Ship, 32 People Missing

In a deadly incident, an oil tanker collided with a cargo ship in China leaving 32 people missing in the sea. What happened? The oil tanker...

[Watch] Bomb Cyclone from a Cruise Ship

#BOMBCYLONE at sea aboard the #NCLbreakaway pic.twitter.com/o2T4s7iv5M — Christina Mendez (@christinamendez) January 4, 2018 Up to 4,000 passengers aboard the cruise ship "Norwegian Breakaway" were hit...

Insufficient Passage Planning Causes Hull Damage

Summary: On the afternoon of 01 October 2016, the passenger vessel Stellar Sea, with 28 people on board, departed Tofino, British Columbia, on a...

2017: The Year’s Biggest Ship Technology Stories

New LNG-powered ferry launched at Ferguson shipyard, UK Clyde Blowers Capital unit, Ferguson Marine Engineering (FMEL) launched the first of two new liquefied natural gas...

Ocean Alliance Breaking Out With Major Ultra-Large Vessel Investments

The Ocean Alliance is making a strategic move that stands apart from its rivals with major investments in ultra-large containerships (ULCV). While its competitors,...

Ship Carrying Soybeans Lodged in Ice in St. Lawrence Seaway

A 200-metre-long ship carrying a load of soybeans has been lodged in ice in the St. Lawrence Seaway, blocking the way of four other...

Meteor Shower Sparks Ship on Fire Alert Off Caithness

Reports of a ship catching fire on the Caithness coast. A meteor shower is believed to be the reason behind it. Thursday night was...

Capesize Freight Rates Continue Upward Trend

Freight rates for the Asia Pacific and Atlantic Capesize routes continued to surge on Thursday as industry sources witnessed a flurry of trades later...

285 Kilos Cocaine Attached to Hull

On January 3, the Mexican law enforcement discovered 285 kilos of cocaine strapped to the hull of a cargo vessel which was docked at...