In order to improve the quality and reliability of its services on the Asia-East Med trades, CMA CGM has announced it will be initiating...

Captain of the Cypriot-registered bulk carrier has been jailed for eight weeks for being drunk in charge of a 2,500-tonne bulker, in UK waters. Sergey...

The inaugural The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Dubai, on 25th October, highlighted the scope that exists...

Norsafe will be promoting its life-saving equipment and associated services at Seatrade Middle East in Dubai from 31st October – 2nd November 2016. Called Norsafe Fours...

A video showing a ship leaving the Port of Spain harbour appearing to dump waste has gone viral on social media. The video, which was...

The first of the newly built Suezmax oil tankers of Arcadia Shipmanagement, MT Aegean Marathon, is recognized with the Green Award certificate.  Five more...

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and officials from the country’s coastguard have held a ceremony to honour the master and crew of the Mitsui OSK...

Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a shipping fuel could soar over the next 10-15 years if authorities this week agree a global...

UN faces deadlock over shipping climate deal plans Emerging economies face off coalition of EU, African and small island states over plans to ratchet up...

Seafarer Attempts Suicide in a Stranded Ship A seafarer on board Swiber Explorer, one of three vessels managed by Singapore’s Vallianz Holdings and stranded at...

Danish logistics group A.P. Moller-Maersk's Maersk Line shipping arm has stated that it is considering proposals from the Suez Canal Authority for a new...

Magic Pipe Pollution Case: Shipping Companies found Guilty In a latest update, two German shipping companies pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to environmental crimes...

A recent Search and Rescue (“SAR”) mission involving a North-entered ship has highlighted the role of the Coastal State in such operations. The ship had...

Gas Tanker Attacked near Key Shipping Lane Off Yemen Unknown assailants attacked a gas tanker off the coast of Yemen close to the Bab al-Mandab...

A new tool to help navigation officers learn from their actions has the potential to vastly improve ship safety without undermining the role of...

Experts warn about the seriousness of cyber security As ships get more sophisticated and more reliant on internet and satellite-based information exchange, “there is an...

Baltic Dry Index falls to 802, down 11 points On October 26 2016, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 11 points, reaching 802 points. Baltic Dry...

Watch as the Dutch cargo vessel glides through the beautiful St. Marys River at dusk. YouTubian Dan Vaught posted this time lapse video he shot...

The Closca Fuga is made by Closca Design. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This may not be construed as a news...

Some 200 representatives of classification societies, shipbuilders and shipowners came together in Tokyo last week for their annual ‘Tripartite Meeting’ on issues of common...