China’s New Tool in Becoming a Global Maritime Power
China began 2018 by making important strategic moves in the shipping industry. On January 10, COSCO Shipping Development, COSCO Shipping’s leasing finance arm announced...
Bulk Carriers Held Up in Burnie Port
Up to five merchant ships were seen anchored near Burnie Port on Sunday as they made way for the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship.
The bulk...
Hedge Funds Make Bets on Shipping Stocks Grappling for Recovery
Shipping stocks may still be in the doldrums in the view of many investors, but hedge funds have bet at least $675-million on signs...
Moving as ONE (Ocean Network Express)
ONE, an unified ocean network system seeks to combine the strengths of 3 Japanese shipping giants.
It’s designed to meet the customers’ needs...
Rescue of 1,200 Tonne Cargo Ship Off Skye
The 65m long cargo ship, CEG universe carrying 1200 tonnes of cargo was rescued by lifeboats down the coast of Skye.
What happened?
The vessel carrying...
Pirates Driven Using Oil and Boiling Water
A pirate attack on the southern Philippines sea was repelled by the ship’s crew by using a mixture of boiling water and oil purpose.
What...
[Watch] Collision of Vessels Caught on Video
A video footage of a turkish coast guard vessel colliding with a stationary Greek patrol boat, near a pair of Aegean Sea islets, emerged...
Maersk’s CEO Can’t Imagine Self-Sailing Box Ships in His Lifetime
CEO sees limited cost benefits in removing last crew members
Rolls-Royce has put its autonomous marine activities for sale
The chief executive officer of...
[Watch] SMIT Salvage – Wreck Removal of Container Ship
SMIT Salvage successfully removed the wreck of the TS Taipei, offshore Shimen in the north of Taiwan. The container ship ran aground after an...
Plane Crash: All 66 People on Board Feared Dead
Sixty-six people are feared to have been killed in a passenger plane crash in the Zagros mountains in Iran.
The Aseman Airlines plane, en route...
Ships Sweat, Chemical and Biological Degradation of Cargo Results in Combustion
Summary:
On 21 September 2016, V Due arrived at the port of Panama City, Florida, USA and commenced loading on the same day at 0830...
[Watch] 23 Kicked Off the Carnival ‘Cruise From Hell’
A violent brawl broke out aboard a Carnival Cruise Lines ship in Australia — causing 23 members of the same family to get kicked...
Ship’s Crew Report Large Cocaine Haul
Italian authorities have seized some 300 kilograms of cocaine from a Greek commercial vessel at the port of Genoa, Italian media reports said on...
[Watch] How to Dock a Mega-Ship
Seaman and YouTuber JeffHK has released a new video that takes the viewer through the process of docking a mega-ship, right from the preparation...
Seekingalpha: Shipping’s 2020 Sulfur Cap! A Popular Question is Answered
Summary
There’s a significant apprehension regarding the 2020 sulphur cap as several shipowners are worried if it will lead to the decrease of the vessel...
Record Year for Ballast Water Treatment Specialist
A Norwegian-headquartered ballast water treatment specialist says it had its best year ever in 2017 delivering more than 60 of its USCG compliant Optimarin...
Vessel Allides with Pier in Genoa
On February 14, a ferry reportedly allided with a Colombo pier located at Genoa due to incorrect berthing operations.
What happened?
The ferry ‘Sharden’ was expected...
LNG Tanker Crosses Arctic in Winter Without Icebreaker Escort
Teekay vessel Eduard Toll is designed to cut through ice and take advantage of the opening of Russia’s Arctic coastline to the industry.
A...
[Watch] Icebreaker Transiting the Northern Sea Route
Soon after delivery, Eduard Toll made its way to complete both its first loading at Sabetta Terminal Russia and first discharge in Montoir, France....
Inquest into Crew Found Dead Onboard a Vessel
An investigation has been launched into the death of a crew member who was found dead onboard a vessel.
What happened?
A 36-year-old crew member Alfred...
