Maritime Communications Security Has Its Flaws
By Mario Ballano
Satellite communications security has been a target of our research for some time: in 2014 IOActive released a document detailing many vulnerabilities...
[Watch] Ship Steaming into a Storm Force 10 in the Bay...
This footage shows a 12000 tonne ship steaming into a Storm force 10 in the Bay of Biscay with high seas and very long,...
Guidance for Autonomous Vessels
Increased investment has resulted in exponential advancements in autonomous vessel technology. Such funding has made way for more autonomous designs to be realised and...
Can Autonomous Vessel Cut Death Rates in Shipping and Logistics Industry?
The untimely death of 17 US Navy crew member has made the case of autonomous vessels stronger. A series of tragic events that we...
Inside the World’s First LNG Containership Conversion
Wes Amelie is now driven by a 7,800 kW MAN 8L51/60DF main engine. (Photo: Wessels Reederei)
The world’s first container feeder vessel refit to use...
Brexit! UK Ship Insurer Britannia to Set Up Subsidiary in Luxembourg
British ship insurer Britannia plans to set up a subsidiary in Luxembourg as a result of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, it...
MHI to Split Shipbuilding Business into Two
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will establish two new wholly-owned companies in conjunction with reorganization of its shipbuilding business. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. will...
Diana Containerships Ties Post-Panamax With Wan Hai Lines
Diana Containerships Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of containerships, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into...
Japanese Govt to Regulate Large-ship Scrappers
The Japanese government is mulling to formulate a new law to regulate large-ship scrappers, in order to enter into an international treaty on the...
Ferry Detained Following RoRo Ramp Damage
On December 2, a ferry was reportedly damaged after its roro ramp broke when the ferry was scheduled to leave the port.
What happened?
The ferry...
13 Dead, Two Missing After Collision Off Incheon
On December 3, thirteen people were reportedly dead and two missing after a fishing vessel and a bunker collided with each other.
What happened?
The fishing...
Cargo Ship Operators Ordered to Pay Millions in Lawsuit
A US District Judge ordered the owners of a cargo vessel to pay a fine of $3.3 million for failing to provide medical treatment...
Pilot’s Rudder Order Went Wrong, Results in Collision
Summary
The Ocean Freedom arrived at an offshore anchorage outside Aransas Pass, Texas, in October 24 from its last port of call in Rugao, China,...
[Watch] Tanker in Bad Weather at Pacific Ocean
Watch the tanker in storm, bad weather at Pacific Ocean.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
TANKERS
VLCC
The market in the Middle East Gulf remained under downward pressure, with China discharge fixed at WS 57.5. SPC fixed to Singapore at WS...
Maersk to Set Sail with 200 Techies in Digitisation Drive
The A.P. Moller-Maersk has decided to hire around 200 engineers at its new Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, India to help the company towards...
MAN L23/L30 Passes TAT! The Dual Fuel Variant
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s dual-fuel MAN L23/30DF engine successfully passed its Type Approval Test (TAT) on November 2nd 2017 at CSSC Marine Power (CMP) in...
Marintec 2017: New VIKING MES Cuts Servicing Costs
Mandatory servicing of marine evacuation systems (MES) on board passenger vessels is both costly and labour-intensive. At Marintec 2017, VIKING will introduce visitors to...
Double Trouble! Cook Overboard and Containers Lost
On Nov 30, 2017, a 59-year old Indian cook by name Ashok M. B. fell overboard from the vessel at the container terminal of...
Vessel Lost Wheelhouse in Allision
On Dec 1, 2017, the barge "Nina" allided with the Oude IJssel-Bridge in Zutphen.
As a precaution all train traffic between Zutphen, Dieren and...