International Links Strengthened as Doors Open on NEVA 2017
Commitments from international shipping interests and leading-edge maritime technology companies, plus Government support across the board have contributed to a record-breaking uptake of exhibition...
Agia Zoni Oil Spill was an Accident Waiting to Happen
The environmental disaster caused by an oil spill that reached the shores of Athens this week was an accident waiting to happen, according to...
Container Ship Damaged in Bremerhaven
Container ship MSC SANDRA collided with pier at Bremerhaven port in the morning Sep 17, during unmooring maneuver, cause unknown, though it is said,...
Tank Containers with Nitric Acid Damaged in Storm
On Sep 14, a container ship DONG FANG FU got caught in rough weather in East China sea, while en route from Shanghai to...
Sheath That Concealed a Lethal Safety Wire Problem Lead To Fatal...
Summary
The Maltese registered container vessel Sydney Trader had been anchored OPL at Hong Kong, China since 19 June 2016, awaiting orders for the next...
[Watch] Timelapse of a Cargo Ship at Sea
30 Days of Timelapse, about 80,000 photos combined. Sailing in the open ocean is a unique feeling and experience.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for...
Drug Bust Aboard Container Ship Off Peru, Fake?
On Sep 14, Customs officer’s search on a container ship “DIMITRIS C” fetched 3 bags with 120 bricks of cocaine at Ilo port, Peru....
Captain Fired as Investigation into Ship Collisions Continues
More leaders are being removed from their posts as the Navy continues to investigate the cause of two deadly ship collisions in the Pacific...
Cyber Attack Could Sink Cruise Ships, Government Advice Warns
CRUISE ships are at risk of being sunk by cyber terrorists, according to new Government guidance issued in a bid to boost protection against...
3 Checks for Bauxite Cargo – IMO Warns Masters
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken action to warn ship Masters of the possible dangers of liquefaction associated with carriage of bauxite, following...
Captain and Crew Face Arrest for Stealing Cargo
Qingdao district court reportedly charged 19 crew members including the captain and officers of Zhejiang Yonghang Shipping for stealing cargo from the company’s 13,700...
Who Controls the Northwest Passage?
The US thinks it's international waters. Canada claims it as their internal waters.
And as traffic through the arctic sea route increases, experts worry its...
Hapag-Lloyd Orders 7,700 New Reefer Containers
Investment volume after merger with UASC exceeds order quantity of prior years / Enhancement of Controlled Atmosphere technology / Production to begin in September...
Making Way for Newcomers in Ocean Cargo Arena
As we noted last year at this time, the poor handling of Hanjin Shipping's downfall left many shippers scrambling for alternative carriers when the...
New Breed for Liquefied Ethane Trade
A combination of German technology and Chinese construction has produced an innovative, versatile class of gas tanker, writes David Tinsley.
Phased into service this year...
Sailors Stressed and Fighting the Deep Blues
Little contact with family members, living in confined spaces and always being on call take a heavy psychological toll on seafarers.
With years of maritime...
Hurricane Maria to Hit Caribbean Islands
Maria is expected to become a dangerous major hurricane as it nears the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean.
The category one hurricane will rapidly strengthen...
Hydraulic Oil Spill Off Kiel
On Sep 16, a Ro-ro cargo ship “SCA OSTRAND” suffered hydraulic oil spill on board and reportedly some oil leaked overboard off Kiel port,...
[Watch] Terrifying Moments! Ship Attacked by Pirates
A CRUISE ship was attacked by two boatloads of weapon-wielding pirates, and one passenger caught it on video.
Taken from one of the ship’s windows,...
Industry Collaborates to Produce Engine Failure Guidance
A global insurer and classification society have joined together to issue blackout and engine failure guidance to operators.
The booklet is a result of a...