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Snake on a Plane Grounds the Flight
An Emirates flight from Oman to Dubai was cancelled after staff found a snake on the plane.
Flight EK0863 from Muscat was grounded after baggage...
[Watch] Snake on a Plane!
On 8th Nov 2016, A stowaway snake on a plane gave passengers a fright after it appeared from behind an overhead locker during a...
2016 Review: Lots Of Records But Not All Welcome!
There have been plenty of record breaking facts and figures to report across 2016, unfortunately mostly of a gloomy nature, says Clarksons Research.
From a...
Shipping and Global Trade Growth: What to Look for in 2017?
It’s been a turbulent year for world trade growth during 2016, as bumps and shakes were in the daily agenda over the course of...
Emergency Call Out Steers Tanker Clear of Trouble
Early one November morning, a 7,071dwt tanker was manoeuvring in the port of Antwerp when it experienced a steering gear problem. The vessel managed...
Effective Use of Big Data & Remote Monitoring
by Drew Brandy, Senior Vice President, Maritime Market Strategy at Inmarsat
The shipping industry is awash with excitement about the potential of Big Data, but...
Cargo Ship Loses Propulsion Power in Rough Weather
A general cargo ship has reportedly lost its propulsion power due to rough weather in the Norwegian Sea.
What happened?
The general cargo ship Nidaroe lost...
Reefer Container Ship Collides With Fishing Vessel
On 7th January 2017, a reefer container ship reportedly collided with a tuna fishing vessel in the Philippines Sea.
What happened?
The reefer container ship Sevilla...
Fuel Catalyst Improves Engine Efficiency
A complete combustion means less fuel needed, as well as reduced maintenance and unscheduled downtime, cleaner injectors, cleaner piston crowns, cleaner firing tubes.
Engines are...
[Watch] ABB’s Azipod Propulsion Selected for Five New Genting Cruise Ships
ABB's Azipod propulsion will power three new Star Cruises and two new Crystal Cruises vessels.
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ABB Propulsion, Automation and Marine Software for Five New Vessels
MV WERFTEN Selects ABB Propulsion, Automation and Marine Software for Five New Genting Vessels
Azipod propulsion amongst a series of solutions will improve safety and...
U.S District Court Orders Sale of Cargo Ship
The U.S. District Court for the Northern Marianas has ordered the sale of controversial cargo ship M/V Luta.
What happened?
The ship was ordered to be...
50 Years Ago: Dramatic Sea Rescue by Three Men in a...
In the January 11, 1967 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Birney James provided a report on a dramatic...
The See-Saw Battle Between Opec and US Based Shale Producers
OPEC countries last month cut oil production and this sparked a rally in crude prices. Saudi Arabia carries the impression that shale producers from...
Aframax Rates Plummet as Tonnage Blooms, Cargoes Wither
The first fixture of the year in the Americas using Worldscale 2017 rates sent the Aframax market into a tailspin as positions lists grew...
Asia Tankers-VLCC Rates to Fall on Reduced Cargo Demand
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) are expected to slide further next week on reduced cargo demand after the New Year holiday,...
Tankers’ Ship Scrapping in 2016 Not One for the History Books
Tanker scrapping during 2016 won’t go down in history for breaking any records. With most ship owners having relatively young fleets after the investment...
Asia Dry Bulk-Capesize Rates Firm as Weather Delays Weigh
Freight rates for large capesize dry cargo ships on key Asian routes are likely to remain firm for at least two more weeks as...
[Watch] Rescue Workers Scoop Crew from Stranded Tanker
A tanker has run aground off Little Pond, N.S., after experiencing engine failure and rescue crews have successfully removed six people from the stranded...
