High-tech Cruise Ship that Lets Guests ‘Walk on Water’ Unveiled
SC Seaside, the world’s newest high-tech luxury cruise ship was unveiled today, built with an innovative “beach condo” style structure.
The stylish new flagship of...
Maersk Line and CMA-CGM Select Upgraded BoxTech Database
Global shipping lines CMA-CGM and Maersk Line have employed an upgraded database on their global container fleet, which was developed by BoxTech.
The updated BoxTech...
Cargo Loss in Antwerp
On November 27, a cargo vessel reportedly suffered a cargo shift and lost its containers at Sea due to bad weather.
What happened?
The cargo vessel...
Captain Ignored During Accident Investigation
On November 27, a ferry plying in New York city was involved in an accident when it reportedly got stuck in a sandbar.
What happened?
The...
Alfa Laval’s Century Onboard with New Innovations at Marintec
2017 has been a significant year for Alfa Laval, marking the 100th anniversary of the company’s first marine separator delivery. As the year draws...
Here is the First Ship that Runs on Hydrogen with Zero...
Cie. Maritime Belge SA has built the first commercial ship that runs on hydrogen and produces zero pollution, taking the world a step closer to...
[Watch] The First LNG Shipment to Tornio Manga LNG Receiving Terminal
The Tornio Manga liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in Northern Finland, built under a turnkey contract by the technology group Wärtsilä, achieved another...
Rolls-Royce Opens First Ship Intelligence Experience Space
Rolls-Royce has opened the first in a series of ship intelligence experience spaces to show its customers, suppliers and partners how the latest digital...
Despite Worries, Panelists See Bright Future for Container Shipping
From the difficulties of recruiting young people for maritime industry jobs to the impact low-sulfur fuel requirements will have on shipping costs, leaders in...
Engine Room Power Assembly Components Failure Led To $10.2m in Damage
Summary
At 0315 on August 13, 2016, under the control of the master, the Jaxon Aaron departed Wepfer Marine’s McKellar Lake fleeting area at mm...
ABB Turbocharging Tops Industry Efficiency Benchmark
ABB Turbocharging has raised the industry benchmark for low-speed turbocharging efficiency to achieve an additional turbocharger efficiency increase of 2% by performing the measurement...
To Adopt Marine Environment Law
Over the years, as the countries are becoming more industrialised, they are facing huge amount of waste with a corresponding increase of hazardous waste....
Boom in German Shipbuilding Defies Global Industry Slump
The German shipbuilding industry has been defying the decline in shipbuilding by increasing number of orders.
High demand for vessels:
An analysis conducted by the German...
Engine Control Malfunction Caused $2.7m Worth Damages
Summary
About 2012 on the evening of the accident, the Peter F Gellatly got under way from the Global Container Terminals (GCT) Bayonne pier en...
[Watch] Graphic Japanese Whaling Footage
Footage released by activist group Sea Shepherd shows Japanese fishermen harpooning whales in the Southern ocean before dragging them, still alive, along the side...
Ships Carrying 50,000 Containers are on the Horizon
Ship containers have a big capacity and they keep getting bigger. The largest ship container is the OOCL Hong Kong having a carrying capacity...
Scrubbers with Filters Better than Distillates for Human Health
Emission of particulate matter from marine engines pose a serious threat to public health. As per the research by Dr. Ralf Zimmermann of the Rostock...
International Maritime Prize for 2016 Presented to Koji Sekimizu
The prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2016 has been presented to Mr. Koji Sekimizu, former Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), for...
Transport of Damaged Destroyer Resumed
On November 28, the damaged destroyer USS John S. McCain has reportedly resumed its voyage aboard a heavy lift vessel ‘Treasure’ to Yokosuka for...
Plan to Tow Runaway Barge Postponed Due to Poor Weather
On November 27, plans to tow a runaway fuel barge was postponed due to poor weather conditions.
What happened?
The fuel barge ‘Zidell Marine 277’ was...