Europort Masterclasses Shape Industry Thinking
Europort 2017 will once again feature a series of masterclasses allowing leading maritime and offshore professionals and experts to share knowledge and experiences on...
Adventure Cruisers Offered MissionEase
Vestdavit is bringing its MissionEase multiple-boat handling system to a new passenger ship audience, citing concerns that conventional launching and retrieval could compromise safety...
[Watch] Construction of LNG Carrier Ship
FSRU#8 (HN2865) was launched at Hyundai Heavy Industries on 21st march 2017 and we want to share the moment with you.
Disclaimer: This video is...
Maritime Piracy – the Next ‘Playground’ for Hackers
Cyber-security specialist CrowdStrike will be warning of the dangers the shipping industry faces from at hackers at Nor-Shipping 2017.
‘Invisible pirates’ tactics:
Appearing alongside the American...
Trump Honours Maritime Day
US President Donald Trump has recognized the maritime industry on US National Maritime Day, and called for US-flag ship operators to dress ship in...
Biofouling Keep Out
Biofouling was a backburner issue until 5 March 2017. On that day the Government of New Zealand ordered the bulk carrier DL MARIGOLD out...
Blueye Robotics Launches Underwater Drone
Trondheim, Norway-based Blueye Robotics has developed an underwater drone called Blueye Pioneer, which the company says allows shipowners, vessel crew, and shipyards to perform...
Stranded Ship Crew on Board with Dons Fans
A legal dispute over unpaid wages mean the Malaviya Seven has been “arrested” and is confined to the city’s harbour, leaving the seafarers in...
End of Maersk’s Drilling in US
At the end of June, the contract for the drilling vessel ‘Maersk Viking’ will expire, at which point there is every likelihood the vessel...
Cargo Ship Collided with Container Gantry Crane at Abidjan Port
The Cosco’s general cargo ship Da Zhi collided with container gantry crane, while berthing at Abidjan port in Ivory Coast on May 18.
What...
Grain-bearing Cargo Ship Breaks Free from Moorings
On May 21, A cargo vessel loaded with grain that broke loose from its moorings has been secured by the United States Coast Guard....
Cocaine Found in Engine Room Aboard Bulk Carrier
The Colombian police have reportedly found 87 kilos of cocaine hidden in the closed compartment onboard a bulk carrier.
What happened?
The secret stash was...
VLCC Rates to Fall Further in Well-supplied Market
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) are set to slide further next week, falling below tanker break even costs on routes from...
Global Economy is in Sync
With the first-quarter earnings season coming to a close, the verdict is in on the synchronized global expansion: It’s alive and well.
A picture of...
Baltic Exchange Outlines its Growth Plans
The London-based Baltic Exchange has bold growth plans in the wake of its acquisition by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) last year.
Among other things, the...
DNV GL Certification for Energy and Safety Management
Columbia Shipmanagement receives DNV GL certification for energy and safety management
DNV GL has confirmed that Columbia Shipmanagement complies with the highest standards in energy...
MOL to Launch Sales of Redesigned, Refined PBCF
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) announced that its group company MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd. (President: Shugo Aoto; Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo)...
[Watch] US Welcomes Largest Cargo Ship to Ever Visit Ports
The largest cargo ship ever to visit ports on the US East Coast arrived earlier this month at the Port of Savanna.
The COSCO Development...
LNG Bunkering Set to Fuel a Favourable Future in Asia
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering market in Asia is gearing up for growth in the next two to three years. This is largely...
Wilhelmsen Drone Delivery Takes Wings
Marking a seismic shift in just how ships agents can support their customers, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) will soon be delivering its agency essentials...