‘Back to Normal’ After Ransomware Attack

The Chinese shipping giant Cosco has gotten back on track after it was affected by a ransomware cyber attack that left its North American...

Fuel Cells to Replace Shore Power for Ships

ABB (ASEA Brown Boveri) and Ballard Power Systems have entered into a collaboration will build zero emission fuel cell modules that can eliminate the...

8 Containers Fall Off Cargo Ship, 3 Sink Near Virginia Port

On July 29, around eight containers fell into the sea from a cargo vessel during an offloading operation carried out at the Port of...

[Watch] LNG Neopanamax Transit Through Panama Canal

The Panama Canal registered the transit of its 4,000th Neopanamax vessel through the Expanded Canal. The LNG tanker Maria Energy completed the transit on July...

An Evolution in Mooring Technology with Safety in Mind

Nylacast introduces the Chock Liner with its patented low friction technology supporting safe and reliable moorings of vessels of all types and purpose. Low friction...

World’s Largest Container Vessels Under Construction

China is building the world's largest cargo vessels in Shanghai which is scheduled for delivery in 2019. Construction Liner ships have a carrying capacity...

Scrubber Orders Full Ahead

ECSA has conducted a survey of the scrubber installation as the 2020 deadline approaches. The results of the survey show a steep rise...

Drones will Take Off for Shipping, Says Allianz

Drones are increasingly becoming invaluable for maritime activity. They guide in effective decision making and also aides in commercial activity. They are effective...

Diana Containerships Slips Into the Red

Diana Containerships Inc., a global provider of shipping transportation services, had a net loss of $42.3 million for the second quarter of 2018, when...

IoT to Boost Revenues by $154 Million

The Industrial Internet of Thing (IIOT) is set to revolutionise how industries function in the coming years. Although a third of businesses are struggling...

Gibdock Secures New ISO Certification First

Gibdock has underlined its commitment to Occupational Health & Safety by becoming the first shipyard in the Mediterranean region, and one of the first...

Women in Shipping – It’s Time for a 21st Century Workforce

In an industry facing significant skill shortages, many organisations are ready to take a fresh approach to recruiting and retaining women in the shipping...

Contaminated Marine Fuels Clog Ship Engines in Singapore Hub – Surveyor

Singapore-based marine fuel surveyor and consulting firm Maritec Pte Ltd has warned its clients this week that six samples of ship fuel sold in...

[Watch] Huge Wave Slams Boat

A SHOCKING video has captured the terrifying moment a boat was completely crushed by an enormous wave in Indonesia. Disclaimer: This video is intended for...

Vessel Detained in Devonport Over $250,000 in Unpaid Wages

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has welcomed a decision by Australian authorities to detain the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier Xing Ning Hai in...

Multi-boat Handling System Secures US Patent

Vestdavit has secured a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for MissionEase which protects the multi-boat handling system’s unique mode of...

Ship Guard Attacked! Polar Bear Shot and killed

On July 29, due to an unfortunate series of events a polar bear was shot dead by a polar bear guard after it attacked...

Cargo Containers Fall Off Ship at NIT

On July 29, several containers fell off a cargo vessel berthed at Norfolk International Terminals. What happened? The vessel ‘Cutter Razorbill’ was docked at the Norfolk...

Contaminated Marine Fuels Clog Ship Engines in Singapore Hub, Says Surveyor

The Singapore-based marine fuel surveyor and consulting firm Maritec warned clients this week that six samples of ship fuel sold in Singapore had resulted...

Wind Gust Puts 4 Ships in Distress

4 ships broke off from their moorings in Novorossiysk after a wind suddenly changed direction. What happened? Four ships broke from their moorings or dragged anchor...