Stricken Russian Cargo Ship Righted in Southampton

A stricken cargo vessel belonging to Russian which had developed a 20-degree list has been righted. What happened? On December 26, the Russian cargo vessel ‘Mekhanik...

[Watch] Collapsing Gantry Crane Just Missed Repair Ship

On January 3, a collapsing gantry crane reportedly missed crashing into a ship that was in repair due to strong winds. What happened? The gantry crane...

More Mega-Ships are a Big Problem for Cargo Carriers

By Kyunghee Park Huge ships entering service will boost goods-carrying capacity More than 90% of trade worldwide is transported by sea Container shipping companies are...

Containership Topples Gantry Crane

On January 8, a container ship reportedly toppled a gantry crane while maneuvering into the port. What happened? The container ship ‘Hansa Meersburg’ reportedly allided with...

[Watch] This Massive Wave Tank Helps Study Tsunamis

These giant man-made waves help scientists understand tsunamis. It holds more than 9 million liters of water and makes waves 15 feet high. This...

Viability of Scrubbers for Different Type of Vessels

The justification for a scrubber is based on the following criteria: Return on investment which includes the CAPEX and OPEX cost The weight of...

Incompetent Underwater Burning Operations Caused “Blow Back”

Diver position at the moment of the suspected blowback IMCA has reported an incident in which a diver lost consciousness during underwater burning activities. Summary: The incident...

Exclusive Agent for Selektope in South Korea

I-Tech AB, has responded to strong market demand in South Korea by appointing KhaiEL as the exclusive importer and agency for the unique antifouling...

CEMEX Signs Contract with Damen

On 19th December in Southampton, Laurence Dagley, Director CEMEX UK Marine Limited signed a contract with Frank de Lange, Regional Sales Director of the...

2017 Review: How are the Year End Stats Looking?

After reporting on a range of gloomy statistics in 2016, has shipping been able to pick itself up from ‘rock bottom’? Strong trade volumes,...

[History] The Huge Oil Spill that Shetland Survived

The 1993 oil spillage in Quendale Bay, Shetland was a catastrophe which vastly affected the flora and fauna of Scotland. WWF Scotland believes...

Rhine River in Germany Closed to Shipping

On January 8, the Rhine river located in Germany was closed off for shipping after rise in water levels due to incessant rains. What happened? The...

Vessel Linked to Illegal Drugs Found Floating at Sea

The vessel that reportedly sunk off Sorsogon and suspected to be carrier of drugs has been confirmed that it does not belong to Taiwan. What...

Animation Shows Tanker’s Collision Course with Oil Platform

An animation video released has tracked the path of the vessel before it collided with an oil platform in the North Sea on New...

Tanker May Explode Anytime! Poisonous Air Endangers Rescue

In a deadly incident, an oil tanker reportedly collided with a cargo ship in China with reports of 32 people missing. What happened? The oil tanker...

[Watch] Oil Tanker Ablaze After Colliding with Freighter

An oil tanker that caught fire after colliding with a freighter off China's east coast is at risk of exploding and sinking. Disclaimer: This video...

New Eco-freindly LNG Waste Container Ship

Shanghai’s waste container ship is now eco-friendly, as its the first domestic solid waste container ship fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). What’s new? It was...

$2.9 Billion Submarine Sidelined by a Simple Mistake

India’s first ballistic missile submarine was out of commission for ten months after someone neglected to properly close a hatch. The nuclear-powered submarine INS...

Maintain Hull and Watertight Bulkheads To Avoid Unexpected Flooding

Summary: On December 6, 2016, about 2140 hours local time, an uninspected motor vessel, Exito, sank while transiting from Dutch Harbor to Akutan, Alaska. During...

LNG to Outpace Oil Trades After 2030

Surging demand for cleaner energy will lead to sustained growth in LNG shipping, according to a study by DNV GL. The classification society projects that...