Land-based and ship-board testing completed for the inTank™ Ballast Water Treatment System.  The BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY company, Envirocleanse LLC which developed this system have further...

Technology options exist for converting ocean-going ships from high-pollution heavy fuel oil, to low-pollution alternative fuels. But refitting the fleet will be very expensive....

Seafarers' rights to shore leave have been strengthened through amendments which enter into force globally on 1 January 2018, under the revised treaty which...

Euroseas, owner and operator of dry bulk and container carrier vessels, is a service provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk and containerized cargoes. As...

An international law firm, Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) recently advised Teekay LNG partners and its joint venture partner China LNG (CLNG) Shipping on...

ASRY is a leading ship and rig repair facilities in the Middle East Gulf, who held the 150th meeting of its Board of Directors...

On New Year’s Eve, a cargo vessel reportedly lost its power and had to be assisted by lifeboat volunteers. What happened? The 81 metre cargo vessel...

A New Year Eve fireworks display intended to entertain revellers turned to be a disaster on the beach when it caused a huge explosion. What...

On December 31, a tanker and an offshore platform were severely damaged an allision off Den Helder. What happened? The tanker ‘Elsa Essberger’ was reportedly involved...

On December 31, a fire reportedly broke out in the cargo hold of a cargo vessel caused due to spontaneous combustion. What happened? A fire broke...

This Animation show explains the technical procedures of pure gas engine start of the MAN 51/60DF. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....

By Tom Stieghorst While at PortMiami recently on the MSC Seaside, I had a chance to see Carnival Cruise Line's Sensation ease into its berth behind...

On December 28, NYk and NYK group companies MTI Co. Ltd. and Japan Marine Science Inc. have unveiled a partial study on how to...

The Motorship presents its low-speed marine engine highlights of 2017.   ‘Low-speed’ is a misnomer when it comes to developments in the marine two-stroke market...

After a detailed study about the cargo vessel, S.S.EI Faro, that sank on Oct 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board has announced during a...

Hong Kong-flagged vessel seized by South Korea, circumventing allegations surface South Korea Seizes a Hong Kong-flagged vessel on charges of transferring oil. China denies...

A global bunker meet at IBIA’s Annual Convention in Singapore in November and at the Platts 6th Annual Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference in Athens...

Royal Caribbeans Harmony of the Seas wins “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017 and got more votes than other large vessels in the industry. Harmony...

The Swiss maritime fleet is reportedly facing financial difficulties and struggling to stay afloat. Encounters loss: The Swiss fleet has come under challenging  economic times for...

On December 27, a large cargo vessel was reportedly trying to stay afloat and subsequently ran aground. What happened? The large cargo vessel ‘Pacific Huron’ reportedly...