P&I Insures 50 Iranian Vessels

50 Iranian vessels obtain P&I insurance A large portion of Iran’s shipping fleet has regained Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance from Steamship Mutual. Jonathan Andrews, Director...

MANSA Seeks to Revise Propose Bank Guarantee Amount

Mumbai and Nhava Sheva Ship Agents Association (MANSA) has requested the Mumbai Port Trust to re-consider the proposed bank guarantee amount levied on vessels...

Will Sulphur Cap Result in Increased CO2 Emissions?

The IMO's decision to implement a 0.50 percent global sulfur cap on marine fuel from 2020 could result in an overall increase in emissions...

Dr Anil Sharma, GMS Among Most Influential People in Shipping

Dr Anil Sharma, President & CEO of GMS, ranked at number 59 in the annual Lloyd’s List top 100 of the most influential people...

Cargo Ship Sinks, Spills Oil in the Aegean Sea

On 24th December, a general cargo ship sinks on the northern coast of Andros Island, Greece, Aegean Sea. What happened? The general cargo vessel CABRERA reportedly...

Captain Collapsed on Control Panel Causing Collision

The captain of a ferry reportedly collapsed on 24th December and fell on the ship’s control panel causing a collision. What happened? The captain of the...

Maritime Industry Sails into Choppy Waters in 2016

The sombre mood encircling global trade in 2016, caused the maritime industry to sail through choppy waters, while forcing players to realign strategies to...

Internet of Things Goes to Sea

In a new turn for the shipping community, Hyundai has unveiled plans to monitor cargo ships with wireless sensor networks.  Only a few logistics...

[Watch] A Daring Rescue Operation

Watch a thrilling helicopter rescue video on how the crew members from the stranded ship were safely evacuated. For more information, please visit here Disclaimer: This...

Baltic Dry Index Climbs to 961, up 33 Points

On Friday, December 23 2016, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 33 points, reaching 961 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic...

Oman Shipping Exits Navig8 Pool

Navig8 Group announces that Oman Shipping Company SAOC intends to internalize the commercial management of its VLCC fleet. Navig8 Group (Navig8), the world’s largest provider...

Historic Marlborough Ship in Shape After Earthquake

One of New Zealand's most unique tourist attractions has been given the all clear after making it through last month's earthquake unscathed. The Edwin Fox,...

Flexible Alignment Monitoring on the Go

By RENÉ BERTELSEN New Alignment health check can save ship owners millions.  Wärtsilä is meeting a growing need in the industry for better alignment services,...

Massive Atlantic Wave Sets Record

Massive Atlantic wave sets record, says World Meteorological Organization The highest-ever wave detected by a buoy has been recorded in the North Atlantic ocean, the...

Hill Dickinson Secures Second Norovirus Class Action Victory

International law firm Hill Dickinson has successfully defended its client, Bourne Leisure, in a 219-claimant class action involving a Norovirus outbreak which occurred at...

Norsafe has Signed a New Contract with the Swedish Coast Guard...

On 21st December, Norsafe signed yet another new contract with the Swedish Coast Guard (KBV) to deliver nine new Magnum 750 MKII boats. The...

Hill Dickinson Further Strengthens Marine Practice

International law firm Hill Dickinson has reached an agreement that will bring the shipping practice of Swinnerton Moore LLP to the firm. The agreement is...

Ship Visiting Team Delivers Welfare to Thousands of Seafarers

By Kieran James A team of ship visitors from international maritime charity Sailors’ Society has reached out to 9,488 seafarers in the ports of Southampton...

4th Ballast Water Management Summit

Date/Time Date(s) - 06/03/2017 - 08/03/2017 All Day Location Long Beach Marriott Categories Event For further information, please contact: David Church Email: davidc@infocastevents.com Tel.: 818-888-4445 ex 26 With the announcement of the ratification of...

ABS-Classed VLEC Loads First Ethane Shipment

ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, is pleased to announce that the ABS-classed Ethane Crystal,...