In the past, crude oil and oil products in cargo tankers were separated from seawater only by a bottom and a side plate that...

A major environmental disaster has been averted after a tanker carrying tons of oil through Russia’s fragile arctic after it was rescued by a...

A new eco-friendly paint promises to sponge away barnacles that are caused by biofouling organisms. What is biofouling? Biofouling is known as the accumulation of barnacles...

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has successfully tested its automatic wireless induction charging system on a hybrid-powered coastal ferry. In a space where even electric...

On December 1, a ship captain was reportedly found drunk at the helm of the vessel when it arrived at anchorage. What happened? The pilot of...

By Mario Ballano  Satellite communications security has been a target of our research for some time: in 2014 IOActive released a document detailing many vulnerabilities...

This footage shows a 12000 tonne ship steaming into a Storm force 10 in the Bay of Biscay with high seas and very long,...

Increased investment has resulted in exponential advancements in autonomous vessel technology. Such funding has made way for more autonomous designs to be realised and...

The untimely death of 17 US Navy crew member has made the case of autonomous vessels stronger. A series of tragic events that we...

Wes Amelie is now driven by a 7,800 kW MAN 8L51/60DF main engine. (Photo: Wessels Reederei) The world’s first container feeder vessel refit to use...

British ship insurer Britannia plans to set up a subsidiary in Luxembourg as a result of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, it...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will establish two new wholly-owned companies in conjunction with reorganization of its shipbuilding business. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. will...

Diana Containerships Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of containerships, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into...

The Japanese government is mulling to formulate a new law to regulate large-ship scrappers, in order to enter into an international treaty on the...

On December 2, a ferry was reportedly damaged after its roro ramp broke when the ferry was scheduled to leave the port. What happened? The ferry...

On December 3, thirteen people were reportedly dead and two missing after a fishing vessel and a bunker collided with each other. What happened? The fishing...

A US District Judge ordered the owners of a cargo vessel to pay a fine of $3.3 million for failing to provide medical treatment...

Summary The Ocean Freedom arrived at an offshore anchorage outside Aransas Pass, Texas, in October 24 from its last port of call in Rugao, China,...

Watch the tanker in storm, bad weather at Pacific Ocean. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...

TANKERS VLCC The market in the Middle East Gulf remained under downward pressure, with China discharge fixed at WS 57.5. SPC fixed to Singapore at WS...