Global Container Ship Market Professional Survey Report 2017

The Container Ship Market 2017 examines the performance of the Container Ship market, enclosing an in-depth judgment of the Container Ship market state and...

Maritime Chokepoints are Critical to Global Energy Security

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released its 2017 World Oil Transit Chokepoints report. Chokepoints are narrow channels along widely used global sea routes...

[Watch] Only a Month to Go for Ship Compliance

There is just one month to go for shipowners and managers to ensure that ECDIS on their ships is compliant with the latest industry...

Maersk Ship Collided with Vessels, 9 People Missing

On August 2, a container ship reportedly collided with a tug vessel which was employed in pushing barges on the Amazon river. What happened? The Maersk...

Tiny Spider Appears to Have Sailed Across an Entire Ocean

Spiders in the family Migidae don’t get out much. Known as “tree trapdoor spiders,” they are unapologetic homebodies, spending nearly their entire lives chilling...

Autopilot Fault Causes Passenger Ship Damage

On July 28, an autopilot failure resulted in a passenger ship striking the bottom of the Sea damaging its hull. What happened? The passenger vessel ‘Ferry...

Cargo Theft: A Billion-dollar Problem

The marine industry is increasingly becoming a victim of cargo theft and cargo loss each year. However, new technologies prove to be an advantage...

Spectre of Overcapacity Returns to Haunt Liner Shipping as Newbuilds Queue...

The spectre of overcapacity is clouding recent analyst optimism that ocean carriers could be heading for a period of sustained profitability. During the first six months...

Lower Forever Oil – A Denouement

Lower Forever Oil - A Denouement We have been saying for the last 3 years that the oil prices are not going to go up....

2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

Two members of the Houston Pilots in the United States are to receive the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The pair...

[Watch] Salvage of Sunken Car Carrier

Watch the 16,000 dwt car carrier Tricolor sink after she collided with a container vessel in the English Channel near France in 2003. SMIT...

LPG Carrier Fleet Welcomes 92 New Ships

In a boost to the maritime industry, the global LPG carrier fleet welcomed 92 new ships of all sizes and aggregating 4.8M m3 in...

ABB’s Marine Software to Support by the Ocean

Marine software from ABB reaches out to support By the Ocean we Unite research ABB is providing the shipboard systems and systems expertise that will...

Digitalisation at the Heart of London Shipping Week

Inmarsat seminar series puts digitalisation at the heart of London International Shipping Week The pivotal role connectivity will play in the maritime future will come...

Cargo Ship Sinks After Collision with Another Cargo Ship

On July 31, two cargo ships were reportedly involved in collision with each other. On of the cargo ship sank shortly after the collision. What...

Two Vessels Detained Over Illegal Oil Transfers

On August 1, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency have detained two vessels suspected of involvement in illegal ship-to-ship oil transfer. What happened? Around 10.50pm, MMEA Labuan...

Pirate Attack Cargo Ship, 5 Crew Kidnapped

On July 27, a general cargo was allegedly attacked by Nigerian pirates who further kidnapped 5 crew members. What happened? The general cargo vessel ‘OYA1’ which...

Three Cruise Lines to Offer Same Sex Marriage at Sea

A Supreme court has ruled in favour of same sex marriage in Bermuda and three cruise lines have lined up to offers the same...

[Watch] Rough Sea! Bad Weather in Atlantic Ocean

Watch the Encountered Rough Seas, Extreme Weathers in Atlantic Ocean. In which we lost a lifebuoy and a firebox. Disclaimer: This video is intended for...

EC to Improve Working Conditions for Seafarers

The European Commission (EC) has proposed a new agreement between social partners to improve the working conditions of seafarers on-board European Union (EU) flagged...