The shipping industry had an unforgettable year in 2016 with its fair share of ups and downs. Early 2016, a major shipping line filed...

Typhoon NINA: 19 crew members missing from passenger ship, Roro vessel sinks and many more ships aground On December 26, a passenger vessel has reportedly...

A team of scuba divers who took to the air with video drones to trace 60 shipwrecks lost off the South Devon coast have...

50 Iranian vessels obtain P&I insurance A large portion of Iran’s shipping fleet has regained Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance from Steamship Mutual. Jonathan Andrews, Director...

Mumbai and Nhava Sheva Ship Agents Association (MANSA) has requested the Mumbai Port Trust to re-consider the proposed bank guarantee amount levied on vessels...

The IMO's decision to implement a 0.50 percent global sulfur cap on marine fuel from 2020 could result in an overall increase in emissions...

Dr Anil Sharma, President & CEO of GMS, ranked at number 59 in the annual Lloyd’s List top 100 of the most influential people...

On 24th December, a general cargo ship sinks on the northern coast of Andros Island, Greece, Aegean Sea. What happened? The general cargo vessel CABRERA reportedly...

The captain of a ferry reportedly collapsed on 24th December and fell on the ship’s control panel causing a collision. What happened? The captain of the...

The sombre mood encircling global trade in 2016, caused the maritime industry to sail through choppy waters, while forcing players to realign strategies to...

In a new turn for the shipping community, Hyundai has unveiled plans to monitor cargo ships with wireless sensor networks.  Only a few logistics...

Watch a thrilling helicopter rescue video on how the crew members from the stranded ship were safely evacuated. For more information, please visit here Disclaimer: This...

On Friday, December 23 2016, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 33 points, reaching 961 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic...

Navig8 Group announces that Oman Shipping Company SAOC intends to internalize the commercial management of its VLCC fleet. Navig8 Group (Navig8), the world’s largest provider...

One of New Zealand's most unique tourist attractions has been given the all clear after making it through last month's earthquake unscathed. The Edwin Fox,...

By RENÉ BERTELSEN New Alignment health check can save ship owners millions.  Wärtsilä is meeting a growing need in the industry for better alignment services,...

Massive Atlantic wave sets record, says World Meteorological Organization The highest-ever wave detected by a buoy has been recorded in the North Atlantic ocean, the...

International law firm Hill Dickinson has successfully defended its client, Bourne Leisure, in a 219-claimant class action involving a Norovirus outbreak which occurred at...

On 21st December, Norsafe signed yet another new contract with the Swedish Coast Guard (KBV) to deliver nine new Magnum 750 MKII boats. The...

International law firm Hill Dickinson has reached an agreement that will bring the shipping practice of Swinnerton Moore LLP to the firm. The agreement is...