How the Maritime Industry can Compete in the Age of Amazon
Contrary to popular belief e-commerce does effect the maritime industry despite having very less association with the container mode of transport. E-commerce close association...
Critical Fall into a Hole Aboard a Ship
On April 14, a shipyard worker was rescued after he fell into a hole onboard a vessel.
What happened?
The man who has not yet been...
Engine Room Fire in English Canal
On April 16, a fire erupted onboard a vessel when it was transiting through the English Channel.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Finlandia Seaways’ was enroute from...
Vessel Catches Fire, 1 Missing
On April 18, a crew member was reported missing while two others were injured when a fire reportedly broke out onboard an oil and...
Tanker Collision Off Singapore Coast Results in Butane Leak
On April 17, two tankers collide off the coast of Singapore resulting in a liquefied butane gas leak.
What happened?
A Singapore-flagged LPG tanker ‘Crystal Sunrise’...
[Watch] Plastics be Gone from Oceans! Plastic Eating Mutant Enzyme Hold...
In a recent breakthrough, scientists have improved a naturally occurring enzyme called PETase which digests some of our most commonly polluting plastics. The enzyme...
The Secret Language of Ships
Container ships approaching the San Francisco Bay, makes the tugboat looks like a pit bull puppy chasing an eighteen-wheeler. When leashed to the ship,...
[Watch] Oil Exploration Ship on Fire
An oil and gas exploration vessel, Ocean Geos, caught fire off the Baram waterway.
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It’s an AQUARIUS Ballast Water Treatment Plant
Recognizing that no one solution is suitable across all ship types Wärtsilä Water Systems designed two technology choices for Ballast Water Management: AQUARIUS® UV...
Brexit: The Potential Impact on UK Ports
UK ports are up for a major backlash as Britain prepares for Brexit leaving ports in UK at a vulnerable stage. The primary concern...
One Ocean Expeditions Opens Deployment to Warm Water Areas
One Ocean Expeditions will deploy their newly acquired RCGS Resolute vessels in warm water areas this year, following a delivery which is scheduled in...
Shipowners Gain Upper Hand as Charter Market Bites Back at Carriers
High fuel costs and falling freight rates are raking up a storm in the container market as we witness a rise in charter market...
Baltic Index Rises on Firmer Large Vessel Rates
The Baltic Index shows a steep rise as a result of a steady increase in the Exchange's main sea freight index, ship tracking rates...
Woman Fell Off Cruise Ship, Not Accidental
Suspicions of accidental death were ruled out on the death of a woman who fell off the cruise ship overboard and was lost at...
Product Tanker Hit by Floating Crane
On April 14, a product tanker sustained holes after it was involved in a collided with a floating crane.
What happened?
The product tanker ‘TIAN E...
Pirates Release Kidnapped Crew
On April 11, three Indian youths who were kidnapped by the Indian navy are released.
What happened?
On January 31, three Indian youths hailing from Himachal...
The Nordic Countries to Use Scrubbers
Henceforth, the Nordic countries must be bracing themselves to comply with sulfur requirements in addition to scrubbers.
Nord responds
The Danish shipping company Nord has responded to...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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[Watch] Crane Vessel Breached the Tanker’s Hull
Based on the video footage of the incident, the crane vessel breached the tanker’s hull resulting in ballast water gushing out from the starboard.
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On This Day: Freighter Explosion Kills 600 in Texas City
The History of today shows some interesting results pertaining to the shipping industry. The 16th of April has been an eventful day for the...
