Tanker with 1,000 Tonnes of Fuel Pierces Torpedo
A fuel tanker reportedly dropped its anchor accidentally and pierced a torpedo with its anchor.
What happened?
The demolition experts were called in to rescue a...
[Watch] How Massive Icebreaker Ships Plow Through Frozen Seas
These specialized ships help create paths by pushing into ice pockets.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be...
Supramax Vessel with Nickel Ore on Board Sinks Near the Philippines
A Supramax-class dry bulk vessel carrying nickel ore sank Friday morning near the Philippines, according to the sources.
The 2010-built 57,367 dwt MV Emerald Star...
Is it the Maersk Vessel that Collided Off Taizhou?
A Maersk Line vessel, the Maersk Enshi, "may have been" involved in a collision outside Taizhou, China, according to an emailed advisory from the Danish...
Fire on a Ship in the Dry Dock
On October 12, a fire reportedly broke out on a ship in the dry dock off Gibraltar.
The Fire and Rescue Service dealt with the...
Vessel Detained with Hole in the Hull
On October 6, a general cargo ship "Crownbreeze" was detained in the port of Södra Mönsterås after it had berthed at Mönsterås Port Jatterson.
The...
Tsunami of Regulations Dominates Intercargo Discussions
Under the weight of coping with a tsunami of regulations, more dry cargo ship owners are turning to Intercargo in record numbers for support.
Ships...
Four Seafarers Fall from Vessel in Nain
One person is in a St. John's hospital after four crew members fell from the Northern Ranger in Nain on Wednesday afternoon.
Nunatsiavut Marine (NMI),...
Wärtsilä Acquires Marine Technology Group Guidance Marine
Wärtsilä has purchased global marine technology company Guidance Marine for an undisclosed sum.
Guidance Marine was established in 1991 and is primarily focused on the...
Oil Recycler Ecoslops Eyes UK Market
French technology firm Ecoslops is looking at the UK as a possible next location for its oil recycling business.
Chief executive of the company, Vincent...
Hard-type Ecolock Protective Coating to the Hull
Subsea Industries has applied its hard-type Ecolock protective coating to the hull of a 26,320m³ floating storage and regasification (FSRU) unit nearing completion at...
Measures to Improve Safety and Environmental Performance
Major industry developments and concerns were addressed at the first Green Award – GARD conference held on 28 September, 2017, in Athens, Greece.
Ship managers,...
Cosco Delivers Appomattox Hull
The Appomattox hull is the largest and heaviest cargo transported to date by Cosco's fleet of semi-submersible heavy lift vessels.
Ensuring safe delivery of the...
MEC Ship of the Year Unveiled
Editor Martyn Wingrove reveals why this year’s MEC Ship of the Year blazes a trail for the future in ship satcoms.
We were so impressed...
DeltaBreaker – A Timely Development for Inland Waterways
Increasing the utilisation of inland waterways is currently a hot topic, especially in Central Europe. Climate change and environmental protection are also at the...
Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Mexico Due to Strong Winds
On October 10, a cruise ship reportedly ran aground after the vessel broke away from its moorings due to a storm.
What happened?
The cruise ship...
[Watch] Crimean Tanker Fired Off the Coast of Libya
The tanker, which belonged to the Crimean company and went under the flag of the Comoros, was fired off the coast of Libya, as...
Morale Down! Sailor Says Ship’s a Floating Prison
Morale aboard a US warship operating in the Pacific reached such a low ebb that one sailor described serving aboard the ship as being...
[Watch] USS John S McCain Prepared Onload to MV Treasure
Timelapse video showing the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John S McCain (DDG 56) being moved in preparation for on load to the heavy lift...
Water Heritage Connect! Mariners Guide to Good Night’s Sleep
By Derek Ellard
Tired? Want to get a decent night's sleep? You need to reconnect with your ancient water heritage, says ship builder and meditation instructor Derek...
