Upcoming Technologies – Is it a Friend or Foe for Shipping?
Maritime business, though pivotal in running the world economy, is surprisingly late and slow in implementing and adapting to technological advancements. The current trend...
Emissions at Historic Lows with Cargos at Historic High
The Port of Los Angeles achieved record clean air gains while moving more cargo than ever, according to the Port’s 2016 Inventory of Air...
Burning Freight Ship to be Brought Under Control
The freight ship that caught fire last week is still out of control and is currently adrift at Sea.
What happened?
The freight ship ‘MV Cheshire’...
Three Dead, Six Missing in East China Ship Collision
On August 19, 3 people were reported dead and 6 missing after two cargo ships were involved in collision in China.
What happened?
The accident occurred...
EAL Lube’s: A Myth or A Fact
Effective 19th December 2013, Vessel General Permit (VGP) had released a circular stating that only EAL type oils need to be used in all...
The Gas Tankers Lurking at Sea Looking for a Better Deal
When the tanker Provalys left Louisiana for Chile last month with a full load of U.S. liquefied natural gas, it sailed around South America...
Destroyer Collides with Oil Tanker, 10 Sailors Missing
On August 21, ten US navy soldiers were reported missing after their USS destroyer collided with an oil tanker in the early hours.
What happened?
The...
[Watch] LNG Ship to Ship Transfer
Watch this amazing video of LNG Ship to Ship Transfer.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...
IBIA Highlights ‘Loophole’ in Singapore MFM Bunker Supply Chain
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is calling for a solution to what it labels as a “significant loophole” in Singapore’s bunker supply chain...
Poor Seamanship! Commanders Removed
The U.S. Navy has removed the two senior officers and the senior enlisted sailor on a U.S. warship that almost sank off the coast...
Tanker and Bulk Carrier Collided Off Singapore, Oil Leak
On Aug 17, a product tanker and a bulk carrier collided in the evening at Singapore Straits entrance, South China Sea.
Tanker was en...
DNV GL Floats Autonomous Reefer Containers
Maritime class body DNV GL trainees have developed a concept for automated “robot reefer containers” to independently ship seafood products to ports.
DNV GL asked...
How Safe is Ultra Large Container Ship After Grounding?
The ultra large container ship ‘CSCL JUPITER’ which was in news for running aground in Antwerp port has been at European Container Terminal, Antwerp...
First Test Area for Autonomous Ships Opened in Finland
The first test area for projects related to autonomous shipping has been opened in Finland.
As informed, the test area is the first one...
World’s First Rigid Sail and Solar Power System to Prepare for...
Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced in late July it has begun preparing for sea trials of its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) solution in...
How Hackers are Targeting the Shipping Industry
When staff at CyberKeel investigated email activity at a medium-sized shipping firm, they made a shocking discovery.
"Someone had hacked into the systems of the...
Global Shipping Industry Bouncing Back from Worst-ever Crisis
The hulking container ships that transport sneakers, bananas and barbie dolls around the world keep getting bigger. So are the companies that own them.
A...
Tanker Aground on Volga-Don Canal
On August 17, a tanker reportedly ran aground in the Russian inner waterways.
What happened?
A product tanker ‘VALAAMS’ reportedly ran aground in the Russian Inner...
Tanker Grounding, River Thames
On August 16, a product tanker reportedly ran aground on the banks of river Thames.
What happened?
On the evening of August 16, the product tanker...
Freight Rates in Americas Surge as Cargoes Met by Thin Tonnage
When charterers in the Americas brought several cargoes onto the market at once Wednesday, they were met by an extremely short position list and...
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