Shipping bonds issuance momentum continues - October 2017 by Drewry A growing number of shipping companies have taken advantage of the low interest rate environment and...

The Executive Committee of EXMAR NV reports its third quarter results 2017. Highlights of recent developments are: Sale of BELGIBO (insurance brokerage) to Jardine Lloyd...

Summary In the early hours of the morning on 22 August 2016, the 399m long ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Vasco de Gama grounded on...

New legislation to simplify and improve passenger ship safety rules were adopted by the European Council on October 23. “The adoption of these new safety...

Shipowners and shipbuilders can increase engine efficiency, save energy and reduce costs with a new gas valve unit. Eltronic FuelTech’s Geminus is also engineered to...

By Jason Chiang I was invited to speak at a panel on container shipping at the Bloomberg Intelligence Shipping Seminar. Rahul Kapoor, Asia Pacific Transportation Analyst,...

A massive 'water tornado' swirling above the sea was captured in dramatic footage by two brave sailors - as it headed straight towards their...

On October 26, around 100 tropical ants were discovered inside a container at Gwangyang Port, South Jeolla Province. What happened? The tropical fire ants are suspected...

A giant new river lock which can handle modern river and canal motor ships up to 110m in length and will significantly improve European...

On halloween to up the frightening factor, a pirate ship reportedly sailed into a North Dakota farm. Scare seekers flock to the vessel: The scare seekers...

On October 29, five cargo vessels ran into trouble after being reportedly affected by storm Herwart. What happened? The storm Herwart which has been sweeping across...

Mr.Tin Tun, Director of Viswa Lab Singapore passed away. He is deeply mourned by all the Viswa Lab staff who were present in substantial...

Leading classification society ClassNK picked up the Lloyd's List Safer, Cleaner Seas Award for raising global awareness and environmental standards through its ship recycling...

Two US yachtswomen and their two dogs have been rescued by the US Navy after spending nearly five months adrift in the Pacific Ocean,...

On October 25, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has finally completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier ‘M.V. Venezia’ to...

Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from global shipping are on the rise again, according to a study released by the International Council on Clean...

The authorities from Transport Canada has planned to levy increased fines if they violate speed restrictions in place at the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Protect...

On October 26, an Aframax tanker loaded with crude oil reportedly ran aground after suffering from mechanical failure. What happened? The Aframax tanker ‘Maria Bottiglieri’ ran...

As the maritime world increasingly mulls alternative fuel and propulsion solutions, Maritime Reporter & Engineering Newsdiscusses the path ahead for (liquefied natural gas (LNG) with...

Stella Frantzeskaki, a Greek woman from Crete, is a rare breed and one of the few female captains of a cargo ship, in the...