International Maritime Organization has announced the first two institutes selected to host regional Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) under an ambitious project, funded by...

Slow steaming has become a standard way for ship operators to save money on fuel, but it comes with a well-known risk: pitting damage...

On Tuesday, Alfa Laval announced that it has received U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approval for its third generation ballast water treatment system, PureBallast, on...

A French around-the-world sailor has been handed a vital lifeline of fuel from a passing tanker after losing his mast off the Australian coast. Stephane...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has completed the installation of a new exhaust gas scrubber system on the Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem. The company has...

During a stop for repairs on the Atlantic, a cargo vessel reportedly rolled over causing containers to fall overboard. What happened? A cargo vessel named ‘Bremen...

Sunken Historic Ship Defender Now on Dry Land with Future Yet to Surface The 120-year-old timber ship Defender has been removed from Ross Creek and...

Summary Despite the worst market in memory, big-name shipping companies survived the storm by bravely recapitalizing their balance sheets. Dry cargo companies restructured outside of bankruptcy...

Market conditions across most sectors of the shipping industry in 2016 have been highly challenging and things in many sectors appear to be as...

According to the data released by Japan Ship Exporters Association (JSEA), Japanese new ships export orders in November this year have increased by 169.4...

Shifts in supply availability and lessened overall bunker demand could limit the potential for an extended price rebound in the Americas in 2017. Following the...

Captain of B.C. ferry that sank after crew allegedly had sex on bridge makes case for what caused disaster The Queen of the North Disaster:...

Ship noise on government's radar amid dispute over pipeline's impact on whales The federal government is seeking a way to regulate underwater shipping noise as part of...

EC releases list of approved ship recycling facilities in Europe The European Commission (EC) has adopted the first version of the European List of ship...

On December 22nd, the maiden Polar Ship Certificate was issued by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS).  The document was released by Murmansk...

A general cargo ship was adrift in Sea after suffering failure in the main engine. What happened? A general cargo ship Ganit belonging to Russia suffered...

Summary On December 11, 2015, about 1740 local time, a fire broke out in the electrical control room for the aft winches aboard the freighter...

By Laura Hampson For decades, travellers have been trying to work out how to travel on a shoestring budget. We want to see as much as...

The USCGC Alder breaking some ice in the Duluth/Superior harbor.   Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This may not be construed...

Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula at a point where Whitefish Bay opens into Lake Superior, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum includes the Whitefish Point...