Panama Canal Expansion Pits East Coast vs. West Coast
Asian shippers are siding with the Notorious B.I.G.’s declaration of regional loyalty from the 1997 hit “Goin’ Back to Cali”: “If I got to...
Fitch: Tanker Shipping Oversupply to Keep Rates Low
Oversupply in the tanker shipping market is expected to keep the rates low in 2018 while a glut can be noticed in delivering new...
Poor Stevedoring Contributed To Unsecured Cargo Stack Collapse
Summary
On 18 December 2016, the bulk carrier ‘Graig Rotterdam’ was discharging a deck cargo of packaged timber at anchor in Alexandria Port, Egypt.
That day,...
[Watch] ABS Internal Tank Drone Inspection
Cyberhawk Innovations, the world leader in inspection and survey using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), has been certified as an External Specialist by the American...
WinGD Engines to Power LNG Fueled Box Giants
CMA CGM’s LNG fueled box giants are all set to be powered by Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
The WinGD engines comprise of a 12-cylinder...
Cargo Ship Drifted Across Darsena Port
On November 13, a cargo vessel reportedly drifted across the port of Darsena after breaking away from its mooring due to strong winds.
What happened?
The...
Tanker Remains Seized Upon a Lawsuit
Since July 2017, two vessel have been seized with its crew members after lawsuit claims were filed against them.
What happened?
The vessels ‘Crystal East’ and...
Six Kidnapped Seafarer Freed
On November 13, six crew members of a cargo ship who were reportedly kidnapped last month have been released by the pirates.
What happened?
The crew...
Titan LNG Premieres with Fast Bunkering in Rotterdam
Titan LNG has yet again secured a first in the LNG bunkering market. On the 27th of October, Titan LNG bunkered the Wes Amelie...
Singapore’s Offshore and Marine Sector Boosts 3D Printing
Singapore has always been friendly to new technologies, and now they are going all out when it comes to embracing advanced manufacturing technology. This...
How to Invest in Shipping
By Rich Smith
If you ask me how to invest in shipping stocks, I have to reply: Why?
Seriously, folks. There's a reason we call the...
Stranded New Caledonia Ship Breaks Up – Report
A container ship that was reportedly stranded on a reef off New Caledonia for several month has reportedly split in half.
What happened?
In July, the...
Captain and Pilot Jailed for Accident Due to “Illusion of Motion”
A former captain and a marine pilot have been sentenced to four months suspended sentences after pleading guilty to offenses in connection with the...
Barge Damaged in Allision with Bulk Carrier
On November 11, a barge reportedly suffered damages after alliding with a bulk carrier, the barge was heavily damaged.
What happened?
The bulk carrier ‘Mount Hope’...
Second Officer Found Dead Aboard a Car Carrier
On November 12, the ship officer of a vessel was reportedly found dead in his cabin with a bloody head.
What happened?
The police officials in...
Fuel Tank’s Faulty Emergency Shut-off Control Cable
Summary
According to a report released by Canada’s Transportation Safety Board, the vessel Ken Mackenzie was heading to Fraser River, on 11 July 2016. During...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Rope Snaps as Passenger is Thrown into the...
A VIRAL video shows the moment a cruise ship moorings snap, throwing a passenger into the sea.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
BWMS an Overregulation! Michigan may Weaken Policy
Michigan lawmakers were poised Wednesday to weaken a policy that prohibits oceangoing cargo ships from releasing ballast water at the state’s ports until it...
MSC’s 98% Crew Retention Rate: Insight From a Leader of Seafarers
Seafarers today are increasingly attracted to sophisticated training, professional development, and long-term employment.
That’s according to a survey by MSC Shipmanagement, the Cyprus-based unit of...
Most New Ships will be Scrubber Ready
Debate over whether or not scrubbers are a good thing for shipping and why some consider them not be their favoured solution for meeting the...
