How to Squeeze a Supertanker into the Panama Canal
Even after a year of unveiling the expanded Panama Canal to the World. It still remains small for the large supertankers to travel through...
Tanker Catches Fire, Vessel Abandoned by Crew
On July 16, a fire reportedly broke out in a tanker named ‘Sea Dragon’ which was docked at the anchorage in Aden, Yemen.
What happened?
The...
Cargo Ship Sinks, 1 Dead 5 Missing
In an unfortunate incident, a cargo vessel reportedly sank on the night of 17 July, 2017 due to strong winds caused by typhoon Talas.
What...
Guilty of Falsifying the Ship’s Oil Record Book
The jury’s verdict against former crew members of a chemical tanker guilty of committing pollution was upheld by a federal judge in Charleston. The...
[Watch] Ferry Break Off Moorings, Creates Havoc
A ferry reportedly caused havoc after it broke away from its mooring and reportedly ran amok.
What happened?
The ferry NIKOLAOS A, broke off moorings at...
Europe’s Smooth Transition from Single to Double Hull Barges in 2018
Heightened safety standards that will mean an end to single hull barges in Europe from 2018 has left barge operators with little to no...
[Watch] Cargo Ship Destroys Docked Boat then Rams Bridge
A cargo ship crashes into multiple locations in downtown Green Bay.
The ship is called the Kaye E. Barker. The Barker is described as cargo...
Shippers Put Lives at Risk by Flouting Cargo Regulations
Shippers continue to put lives at risk by flouting cargo regulations. And they’ll carry on getting away with it as competition among terminals for...
Crude Oil Tanker Owners Take Advantage of Low Newbuilding Prices
A prolonged period of weak contracting activity has forced shipyards to drop their newbuilding prices to levels not seen in decades. Crude oil tanker...
[Watch] How Digital Solutions Create Real Savings in the Marine Industry
At the prestigious Marine trade show Nor-Shipping in Oslo customers were looking this month for anything presented with one of two “D’s” in front...
Global Container Shipping Market Forecasts 2017-2021
The ship which is structured specifically to hold huge quantities of cargo compressed in different types of containers is referred to as a container...
[Watch] Massive Iceberg Breaks Away from Antarctica
An iceberg the size of Delaware breaks off the Antarctic peninsula.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed...
Absence of Fire-retardant Clothing Cost a Life
In April 2017, Joseph Burch was unfortunately succumbed to his injuries sustained during a fire accident at his workplace. The incident occurred at Fraser...
[Watch] Setting Characteristics of Ultra Anchor
The worlds most secure anchor is able to set in the most demanding ground types and weather conditions. After thorough independent testing the Ultra Anchor...
21,000 Litres of Diesel Spilled into the River
On Friday, an oil tanker reportedly collided with a cargo vessel. The collision resulted in the spill of 21,000 litres of diesel into the...
Deadline Nearing for CO2 Monitoring Plan for Ships
The European Union Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of CO2 emissions from maritime transport regulation entered into force in July 2015. The regulation contains three...
Maersk’s Ship Goes Adrift After an Engine Room Fire
On Friday, Maersk’s Container ship reportedly went adrift near the Aleutian Islands. It was safely towed to the Harbour on Saturday.
What happened?
The 872-foot container...
[Watch] The Magical Moment Disney Magic
Disney Magic has come cruising into Liverpool today (Friday, July 14) and excitement and magic is in the air.
Thousands are expected to turn up...
Ship Critically Listing Off Kiel-Holtenau
On July 14, 2017, the "Mosvik", enroute from Riga to Creeksea, developed a list on the Holtenau Anchorage when approaching the locks of the...
Pirates Boarded Ship Off Nigeria
The UAL Houston was attacked and boarded by six pirates on July 13 near Port Harcourt.
The crew locked themselves inside the superstructure so...
