Esvagt Makes Vestdavit MissionEase First Choice for Mission Bay
Norway-based boat system and davit-handling specialist Vestdavit has secured a breakthrough order for its unique MissionEase multi-boat handling solution for mission bays, under contract...
Brazil Rumored to Sell Second Busiest Container Port
Based on the information received from two people with direct knowledge of the plans, the buyout firm Advent International Corp has hired Morgan Stanley...
[Watch] Captain Medevaced Off Cargo Ship
The U.S. Coast Guard medevacs a man who was experiencing severe head pain 238-miles east of St. Augustine, August 29, 2016. A Coast Guard...
Captain of Cargo Ship Airlifted
The U.S. Coast Guard medevacked a man Monday who was experiencing severe head pain 238 miles east of St. Augustine.
A Coast Guard Air Station...
Ship Experienced an Engineering Casualty
On August 29, the USS Coronado, a Littoral Combat Ship built by Austal in Mobile, broke down after experiencing engineering problems four days into...
API Launches Tank Level Radar
API Marine has launched a new radar tank gauging device, expanding the functionality of its API SMART cargo control and automation systems for tankers.
The...
Dubai Maritime City Authority to Highlight Dubai’s Maritime Sector Leadership at...
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) will be underlining Dubai's pioneering experience in transitioning into a leading global maritime hub during its participation in the...
Simplifing the Lubrication Aspect of Fuel Switching
MAN Lube Blending Unit in Service Tests
A new cylinder oil blending unit, Man Diesel & Turbo is service testing, intended to simplify the lubrication...
Life Thriving on UK’s Biggest Underwater Mountains
Our universe is vastly covered with a massive sheet of ocean and the residual area of land with humans. None of the humans in...
Tier III NOx Emission Levels Achieved!
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has reported a successful sea trial of an arrangement employing a combination of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and emulsion fuel to...
Does Jones Act Need a Change?
Is Jones Act Due for a Change?
There has been a serious debate since the last 1 year about changes to the Jones Act in...
6 Autonomy Levels for Shipping
There are clear indications that the shipping industry is moving closer towards adopting unmanned ships. This would be a welcome step catching up with...
Suez Canal Rebate Guide: Navigating The Rebate System
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has implemented a rebate system as an incentive to attract more ships to use the Suez Canal instead of...
[Watch] Capsized Ship Brought Back To Surface
Watch: Capsized ship brought back to surface in Grand Harbour recovery operation
A fishing trawler that had capsized in the Grand Harbour after being...
A Castle on the Sea
By Jan_Hein
The last time I saw Picton Castle she was under full, magnificent sail, cutting a path through the 2015 Classic Regatta fleet in...
Chinese ECA: 0.50% Sulphur Requirements on Shore for Marine Fuel
China further strengthens the requirements covering emissions of air pollutants from ships operating within its three domestic emission control areas (ECAs). From 1 October...
South Street Seaport will Lose One of its Historic Ships
Say goodbye to a South Street Seaport staple: After docking downtown for more than 40 years, the old sailing ship Peking will return to...
Fighter Jet Starts Fire Aboard a Naval Ship
On August 29, due to an accidental fuel tank ejection from a fighter aircraft a minor fire broke out aboard the Indian Naval ship...
Three Officers Indicted in Taiwan’s Fatal Missile Mishap
On August 29, Kaohsiung District Prosecutors office reported that a petty officer surnamed Kao has been charged with negligent homicide in a case...
Green Ships & Compliance
By Claus Beiersdorfer
Environmental regulations for ships are getting more stringent, but automated sensor technology could help ship operators remain in compliance.
The recent agreement signed...
