U.S. Fines Cargo Ship Operator $1 Million for Polluting Waters
Japanese vessel was penaltized for oily discharge from its latest crackdown on ‘magic pipes’ and other devices meant to avoid environmental rules, reports WSJ.
Ship...
87,000 DWT Panamax Vessel Joins Navios Fleet
On Wednesday, May 9, the Navios Maritime Partners L.P. ("Navios Partners") declared that the $13.0 million worth Navios Apollon I vessel was delivered. The...
Recycling Plastic for Bunker Fuel Taking Shape
A new facility for converting non-recyclable plastic into fuel for the transport sector is being constructed by the port of Amsterdam.
Reduce CO2 emissions
The project...
Fire on Freight Ferry that Saw Route Axed Probed
An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of fire onboard a ferry which resulted in the route being called off for subsequent...
Ship Likely Strikes Gray Whale Off San Francisco
On May 8, a carcass of an adult female gray whale was stranded on rocks near the Oakland International Airport.
What happened?
The carcass of a...
Beware of Libyan Guidelines! Risk of Crew Arrest High – Gard
Oil smuggling activities in waters off the Western Libya coast continue to pose risks to vessels in these waters. Tanker operators caution their vessels’...
Scared of Falling Off a Cruise Ship? Here’s What You Should...
Some might consider cruise ships havens, where passengers can destress freely and there's always something on tap. Although extremely rare, bad things can happen...
DNV GL and Meyer Turku Sign Contract for Two New Vessels
Finish firm Meyer Turku signs a contract with DNV GL
It deals with the classification of their new Royal Caribbean ICON class vessels.
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Shortage of Ships for Charter Could Force Carriers to Shelve New...
Shipowners are in for a rude shock, as they are forced to shelve new services of their carriers due to the hike in containership...
Don’t Let Your Maritime Claim Expire
Introduction
Maritime claims arise in relation to the ownership, possession, mortgage and general operation of a ship and are primarily enforced by an admiralty action in...
Singapore’s Bunker Industry Deals with Demurrage Claims After Off-spec Fuel Issues
A report in the Platts highlights the current plight of Singapore’s bunker industry as suppliers are adversely affected as they are unable to load...
Fleet Wide Alfa Laval BWS Retrofit for Nova and Polsteam
Alfa Laval has scored two fleet deals with Polsteam and Nova Ship Tech fitting its ballast water treatment system (BWTS) to over 90 vessels.
Comply...
[Watch] This $1 Billion Cruise Ship with a Race Track will...
A $1 billion Norwegian cruise ship is all set to dethrone its rival cruise lines Carnival and Royal Caribbean.
What happened?
The $1 billion cruise ship...
High Water Levels Strands vessel on St. Lawrence River
On May 8, a cruise ship was left stranded on St.Lawrence river because the river levels were too high to allow it to pass...
China Bans Scrapping of Foreign Ships at its Yards
In an unexpected turn of events, China has decided to ban foreign-flagged vessels to be dismantled at its shipyards from the beginning of 2019.
What...
The Spirit that Crosses the Equator Twice Before it Hits Your...
WHEN POURING LINIE AQUAVIT INTO cocktails at The NoMad Bar in New York City, bar manager Nathan O’Neill often regales customers with a unique...
[Watch] How to Keep Piracy and Maritime Terrorism at Bay
Watch a Navy unit tasked to keep piracy and maritime terrorism at bay. The unit has come under spotlight after Second Minister for Defence...
Stricter Rules for Dangerous Cargo
The inland transport of hazardous substances by ship needs more safety measures, reports ANP news.
This is follows after the Dutch Safety Board concluded in...
It’s Hydraulic Cylinders Mounted Outside the Hatch Covers
External cylinders – Hydraulic cylinders mounted outside the hatch covers used for opening and closing them.
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Panama Canal Adds Eighth Daily Booking Slot for New Neopanamax Locks
The Panama Canal Authority has increased its waterway capacity as the demand from shippers continue to rise. The move was taken after the authorities...
