DryShips Inc. Announces Fleet Update

NASDAQ released a press release from DryShips Inc., a diversified owner and operator of ocean going cargo vessels, on wednesday. In the press release...

If You Like a Party, These are the Caribbean Cruises for...

Irrespective of our personality, we can all enjoy a Caribbean cruise. Whether it's Reggae, calypso, salsa, soca – whatever place you like to party,...

French Shipping Giant Ditches Iran

French container transport and shipping company, CMA CGM, has joined Hyundai Merchant Marine, Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping in withdrawing its Iranian services in...

IBIA Chooses Copenhagen for its Convention

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has planned to conduct its IBIA Annual Convention 2018, on 6th-8th November 2018, at the Scandic Kodbyen hotel...

Jail for Chief Officer of Ship in Fatal Collision Who was...

The first chief officer of a ship that was involved in a fatal collision off the southern island of Pulau Sebarok in 2017 has...

Cargo Ship Hit by Huge Waves Off Trang, 17 Containers Lost

On July 11, a large cargo vessel was battered by huge waves causing 17 containers to topple into the sea. What happened? The large container ship...

Singapore Tops World’s Shipping Centre Rankings in 2018

Singapore has bagged the title of ‘Best Shipping Centre’ yet again, making it to win the title for four consecutive years. A study conducted by...

Hoses Gain Ground as LNG Cargo Transfer Technologies Advance

With the rise to prominence of floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and LNG bunker vessels (LNGBVs), hose-based solutions are joining the traditional marine...

Scrubbers will Give Owners a Return on Investment

With more shipowners opting to install marine exhaust gas cleaning systems to their fleets, together with the publication of a UMAS report putting paid...

[Watch] Drone Underdeck Inspection

Cyberhawk completes drone underdeck inspection in Norwegian North Sea. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a...

It’s a Bunker Station

Fuel receiving stations, usually at an upper deck level, port and starboard, furnished with valves, elbows, pressure gauges, filters and relief valves. Did you subscribe...

Rolls-Royce to Sell Commercial Marine Business

Rolls-Royce Plc agreed to sell its Commercial Marine business to Kongsberg for £500 million ($663 million), with net proceeds £350 million to £400 million...

53 Vessels of TMS Group Set for Scrubber

George Economou’s TMS Group has signed a major deal with South Korean equipment company Panasia to acquire scrubber systems for its fleet. Under the agreement,...

Trade Tariffs Could Push Shipping to the Edge

Trade tariffs between the U.S., China and Europe add to the problems confronting the global shipping industry, which was already struggling this year with...

Cave Rescue: ‘Hope Became Reality’ Says Navy Seal Chief

The head of the Thai Navy Seals has said "hope became reality" with the successful rescue of 12 boys and their coach from the...

Fire on Freighter in Harlingen

On July 9, a fire broke out onboard a cargo vessel that was docked in fishing port of Harlingen. What happened? The vessel ‘Marfaam’ was docked...

MOL for Automatic Collision Avoidance Function

On July 10, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced a wide-ranging research partnership aimed at developing an advanced navigation support system. MOL has jointly agreed...

Bulk Carrier on Fire

On July 10, a fire broke out onboard a vessel which was loaded with scrap and firefighters had a hard time controlling the fire. What...

Guidelines for Liquefied Gas Carrier Structures

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Liquefied Gas Carrier Structures – Independent Prismatic Tanks (Second Edition). The Guidelines specify the technical...

New Screen Technology Improves Ship Safety and Efficiency

Leading maritime display and computer manufacturer Hatteland Display AS has cutting-edge technology to optimise bridge systems for tomorrow’s merchant ships, reports Government Europa. Ship...