On November 21, a drifting cargo vessel was reportedly evacuated after the vessel was disabled at Sea and a distress call was raised. What happened? The...

On November 21, the Odense Canal was blocked after a vessel reportedly ran aground while entering the port. What happened? The cargo vessel ‘Arklow Valour’ reportedly...

By James Catlin Summary: Shifting crude trade flows can have a significant impact on the tanker market. Days after OPEC announced production cuts I put out...

Following its takeover of UASC German container line Hapag-Lloyd is putting newbuilding orders on hold for the next few years. In its nine months earning...

Optimarin is announcing another first for the ballast water treatment (BWT) segment. The Norwegian-headquartered BWT specialist, which has focused exclusively on the development of...

An oil tanker placed under arrest in Durban in June 2016 will be sold on auction on December 5. The auctioneers said in a statement...

On November 20, six people suspected to be Somali pirates were detained by Italian mariners and their vessel were seized What happened? The Italian vessel ‘ITS...

On November 17, a tug boat reportedly capsized while providing assistance to a tanker which was in pilot. What happened? The tug boat ‘Uqoyi’ was involved...

On November 18, the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand received a distress call from captain of an ‘Ilanga’ vessel and he was swiftly rescued...

There has been a blizzard of LNG bunkering developments in 2017, and none more notable than the announcement earlier this month by CMA CGM....

The Panama Ship Registry has opened a new Technical Office (SEGUMAR) in the city of Houston, Texas, USA, which will cater more specifically to...

Summary The Admiral had left its Illinois homeport on June 18, 2016, and arrived at the Texas job site on June 29. The crew of...

The cost of operating cargo ships rose marginally in 2017 following two consecutive years of falls, but shipowners should prepare for higher costs led...

Founded in 2008, Cyberhawk Innovations is the world leader in UAV inspection and survey and the conversion of UAV data into powerful management information....

Jones Act carriers have provided regular, dedicated service to Puerto Rico for decades. The Jones Act fleet servicing Puerto Rico includes modern, state-of-the-art vessels,...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) the container, automotive and bulk shipping giant, has taken delivery of the group's latest Very Large Crude Carrier...

In a shocking discovery, Swiss financial markets authority FINMA has discovered that the Swiss subsidiary of U.S. investment bank JPMorgan broke anti-money laundering rules. Serious...

More than 4,600 ships flying the Singapore flag will benefit from service enhancements to be introduced from November 2017 by the Maritime and Port...

On November 18, a cargo vessel reportedly ran aground on a breakwater located at port in Japan. What happened? A 499 ton cargo vessel ‘Eika Maru’...

On November 18, seven passengers were injured after their ship was hit by a rogue wave. What happened? The seven passengers were injured after their vessel...