Fire Ants Found at Gwangyang Port
On October 26, around 100 tropical ants were discovered inside a container at Gwangyang Port, South Jeolla Province.
What happened?
The tropical fire ants are suspected...
€92 Million Lock Opens for Euro Traffic
A giant new river lock which can handle modern river and canal motor ships up to 110m in length and will significantly improve European...
Ghost Ship Sails into North Dakota
On halloween to up the frightening factor, a pirate ship reportedly sailed into a North Dakota farm.
Scare seekers flock to the vessel:
The scare seekers...
Storm Herwart Damaged 5 Freighters in Northern Germany
On October 29, five cargo vessels ran into trouble after being reportedly affected by storm Herwart.
What happened?
The storm Herwart which has been sweeping across...
Director of Viswa Lab Passes Away
Mr.Tin Tun, Director of Viswa Lab Singapore passed away. He is deeply mourned by all the Viswa Lab staff who were present in substantial...
ClassNK Wins the Safer, Cleaner Seas Award
Leading classification society ClassNK picked up the Lloyd's List Safer, Cleaner Seas Award for raising global awareness and environmental standards through its ship recycling...
[Watch] US Sailors Rescued After Five Months Adrift in Pacific
Two US yachtswomen and their two dogs have been rescued by the US Navy after spending nearly five months adrift in the Pacific Ocean,...
Mitsui Delivers a 60,000 DWT Type Bulk Carrier
On October 25, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has finally completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier ‘M.V. Venezia’ to...
Global Shipping Emissions Rise as IMO Discuss Climate Action
Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from global shipping are on the rise again, according to a study released by the International Council on Clean...
More Speed Fines Levied Against Ships in Gulf of St. Lawrence
The authorities from Transport Canada has planned to levy increased fines if they violate speed restrictions in place at the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Protect...
Crude Oil Tanker Ran Aground on Western Scheldt, Netherlands
On October 26, an Aframax tanker loaded with crude oil reportedly ran aground after suffering from mechanical failure.
What happened?
The Aframax tanker ‘Maria Bottiglieri’ ran...
Maritime’s ‘Fuel of the Future’
As the maritime world increasingly mulls alternative fuel and propulsion solutions, Maritime Reporter & Engineering Newsdiscusses the path ahead for (liquefied natural gas (LNG) with...
Meet the Greek Woman in Charge of an 82,000 Ton Vessel
Stella Frantzeskaki, a Greek woman from Crete, is a rare breed and one of the few female captains of a cargo ship, in the...
The First All-Electric Autonomous Ship
Yara Birkeland’s batteries will be charged with clean Norwegian hydro-power during loading and unloading, lowering yearly CO2 emissions by about 700 tons, explained Esben...
Environmental and Human Capital Challenges and Growth
The second The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai, on 24th October, underlined the potential that exists...
Costamare Charters its Vessels at Much Higher Rates
Costamare Inc. reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine-months ended September 30, 2017.
Voyage revenues adjusted on a cash basis of $98.4...
FPSO Market Forecasted for Accelerated Growth
FPSO stands for Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading. A FPSO vessel is a type of floating production system that is used for the offshore...
Marine Sector Remains Key to Singapore Economy
The oil price crash in 2014 has had a catastrophic effect on the offshore and marine sector - one of the jewels in the...
Do You Know How USCG Protected Houston from Harvey?
Like many federal and state government agencies, the U.S. Coast Guard faced numerous challenges during and after Hurricane Harvey.
But, while many Coast Guard units...
Bulk Carrier Collided with German Heavy Lift Ship in Black Sea
On October 25, a bulk carrier reportedly collided with a heavy lift ship since both ships were underway when the incident occurred.
What happened?
The Bulk...