Pirates Kidnap 22 Crew Members Onboard a Tanker
On January 9, twenty two crew members from a tanker were reportedly kidnapped by pirates off, the West Africa.
What happened?
The tanker ‘MT Barrett’ was...
Lorries Destroyed Onboard Ship
On January 17, lorries were reportedly damaged in fire that originated onboard the shipping vessel.
What happened?
The lorries were stored onboard the vessel ‘Stena...
Grounded Vessel Refloated
On January 17, the grounded vessel was successfully refloated on the grounding site by the crew members and the salvage team.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Halland’...
Safety of Vessels in Shared Waterways
Summary:
In the late afternoon on August 30, 2016, a group of eight kayakers set off from the dock at West 44th Street in New...
[Watch] Terrifying Moment Cruise Ship Gets Caught in Huge Storm
A CRUISE ship in a storm has been captured in a viral video filmed in the Bahamas.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
What’s Happening with Ballast Water Treatment Regulation?
In late September 2016 when Finland’s signature triggered the coming into force of the 2004 Ballast Water Management Convention, it was anticipated that from...
Shipowners to Improve LNGC Cargo Controlroom Ergonomics
LNG cargo handling comes with a high risk and complex procedure.
The use of boil-off gas as the propulsion fuel further elevates the...
One Cold Snap Uses 11.5% of US Natural Gas Supplies
The cold week that we saw at the beginning of this month set quite an stunning record for US natural gas supplies, and put...
2017 Liner Market Review: Improvements to Build On
One year ago, it was reported that it looked like container shipping was “at last starting to build towards something more positive” and that...
Kreuz Subsea Awarded Five-vessel Project Off India
Singapore’s Kreuz Subsea has been awarded a contract by India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) which will see five vessels mobilised for subsea completion works...
What are Your Plans to Meet SOx Emissions Regulation?
On 1.1.2020, the Marine industry will have to be ready for the landmark regulation passed by the IMO, regarding controlling the SOx emissions from...
Coast Guard Eyes Jail Ship to Hold Detainees
A year after the Coast Guard made a record number of maritime drug interdictions and sent a number of drug smugglers to the United...
IBM, Maersk to Ship Blockchain in Global Joint Venture
Combining the technological expertise and logistics prowess, IBM and Maersk have established a first-of-its-kind joint venture to digitally transform the global supply chain.
What’s inside?
The new...
Sinking Of Towing Vessel
The NTSB has released a Marine Accident Brief on its investigation into the December 2015 sinking of the towing vessel Spence in the Caribbean...
New Canal Route to Ease Bosphorus Shipping, Reveals Turkey
Turkey announced on Monday the route for a planned canal that would reduce shipping traffic on the busy Bosphorus Strait and transform the European...
Oil Spill Spreads Noticeably Off China
A major oil slick has happened in the East China Sea, by the sunken Iranian oil tanker. This oil slick is raising the prospect...
[Watch] Ancient Harbour of Corinth Discovered
Underwater excavations at Lechaion, the ancient harbour of Corinth, provides insight into engineering by the Roman Empire.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
DNV GL to Test Impact of Biodegradable Lubricants in Stern Tube...
Classification society DNV GL has launched a new joint development project (JDP) in cooperation with marine insurers The Swedish Club, Norwegian Hull Club, Gard...
Bunker Industry Faces Crunch Point Over IMO Sulfur Move
The global bunker industry looks set for a pivotal year in 2018 as buyers and sellers come under increasing pressure to decide how to...
[Watch] Maritime History: Costa Concordia Disaster
On the night of 13 January 2012, during a seven-day cruise, Costa Concordia with 4,229 people onboard, was sailing from Civitavecchia, Italy, to Savona,...
