Alang: Looking at a Healthier Future

There is always something morbid about a place where things are taken apart, piece by piece, after the end of their useful lives, and...

IMO Conducts Exercise on Maritime Security in Lima, Peru

The IMO conducted a national tabletop exercise on maritime security in Lima, Peru (18-19 September) to support the country to implement the United Nations...

Freighter Collided with Breakwater

On Sep 21, a general cargo ship Micurazan Maru collided with breakwater at Tadaira, Hirado island, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The vessel was en route...

Two Sailors Die of Suspected Malaria

On September 20, two sailors who were rescued from a sea vessel reportedly died due to suspected case of malaria. What happened? Two sailors, a Panamanian...

Software Company Joins Hand with CMA CGM Group

India's second largest software services firm Infosys has said it has signed a seven-year pact with French container shipping major CMA CGM Group. The...

Pirates can be Blamed for the US Not Adopting the Metric...

A bunch of pirates who lived 224 years ago can be blamed for the United States not adopting the metric system, which is a...

China’s ‘Maritime Silk Road’ a Hotspot for Lightning Strikes

China’s “maritime Silk Road” has become a lightning hotspot, according to a new US study that suggests a link between ship exhaust and thunderstorms...

New Import Agreement Strengthens Selektope® Supply to Japan

The inventor of the unique antifouling ingredient Selektope®, I-Tech AB, has responded to strong market demand in Japan by enhancing its local supply chain...

New Platform will Revolutionise Ship Chartering

Shipping should adopt new technology platforms for ship chartering and reduce the deluge of data that managers have to process, says Varamar Group founder...

ICS Appoints New Marine Committee Chairman

The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has appointed Mr Martin Cresswell, Technical Director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association,...

Cargo Ship and Tanker Collided in Azov Sea

On September 19, a cargo ship reportedly collided with a tanker in Azov-Don Sea due to less visibility. What happened? The cargo ship ‘Veles’ collided with...

Lack of Sleep Threatens Safety and Readiness

On a deployed Navy ship, a sailor’s day allows little time for sleep. In port, it doesn’t get any easier. The day might start with...

Captain and First Engineer Arrested for Fuel Smuggling

On September 20, captain and first engineer helping to clear oil spill have been arrested on the charges for smuggling fuel. What happened? The vessel ‘Agia...

Oil Tanker Stranded at Coast After Crash

On September 20, an oil tanker was reportedly stranded after it collided with a bulk carrier. What happened? An oil tanker ‘Seatrout’ and bulk carrier ‘Usolie’...

[Watch] China Launches World’s Largest Ore Ship

China launched world's largest ore carrier on Tuesday in the port city Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

First LNG Bunkering Ship-to-Ship by Coralius to Fure West

For the first time the Skangas’ Coralius bunkered liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a vessel. The operation took place on international waters, Northern Kattegat,...

Onboard Repairs – Compliance and Statutory Requirements

Recently an entered vessel carried out repairs to a part of the vessel’s structure that fell within the ambit of Class. However, Class had...

Does “One Belt One Road Policy” Help Shipping?

Leading ship finance executives see China’s massive One Belt One Road (OBOR) as very positive for shipping. OBOR is already seeing major infrastructure investments in...

Mooring Equipment Failure in Storm Grounds Vessel

Spirit of Kona lying on its port side on the rocks near Kukailimoku Point. (Photo by Coast Guard) The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)...

Baltic Dry Index Continues Gains

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward momentum amid analyst suggestions that the long-lived dry bulk slump is now nearing its end. BDI gained...