[Watch] Ship Captain Suspended for Collisions During Traffic Jam
On July 9, a judge suspended the captain of the Portland Spirit cruise ship for causing a collision when he for ran into other...
Call for Sale of ‘Unpaid Wages Ship’ Stranded at Aberdeen Harbour
A union has called for the sale of a supply vessel that has been detained at Aberdeen harbour due to workers not being paid...
Science on a Ship: Diverse Microbes of the Deep, Dark Oceans
Microbes are everywhere – on land, inside humans, in the air and ocean, and also deep below the seafloor. Oceanic microbes can tell us...
Pirate Incidents on Ships Declining, But Still at Least 87 this...
There were 87 incidents of ship piracy between January and June this year, according to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) — 10...
LPG Once Again Being Stored in Tankers Off Singapore
Tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are floating off Singapore for the first time this year as traders wait for opportunities to offload the...
S. Korea Retakes Top Spot in Global Ship Orders in July
South Korean shipyards recaptured the No. 1 position in new orders worldwide in July amid a plunge in overall numbers, outpacing Chinese rivals, industry...
Is the Shipping Industry on the Brink of a Technological Revolution?
To survive and stay competitive in the current economic climate shipping companies must find innovative ways of working by embracing modern technology.
In a complex...
Celebrity Appoints First Woman Captain
When Ecuadorian Nathaly Albán takes command of the Celebrity Xploration catamaran, she'll become the first woman captain in the Galápagos, according to Celebrity Cruises.
With...
Shell Upgrades Refinery to Meet 2020 Sulphur Limit
Royal Dutch Shell is considering expanding the capacity of one of its German refineries, aiming to produce oil that will meet the requirements of...
Divers Descend 430 Feet to Reach Sunken Freighter
In rare feat, divers descend 430 feet to reach freighter that sank in Lake Michigan in 1929
Descending more than 400 feet below the surface...
Ship Owners Get Ballast Water Breathing Space
The new installation timeframe approved at MEPC 71, as visualised by the American Bureau of Shipping
The MEPC’s decision to extend the installation timeframe for...
Short Circuit Caused Fire
On August 8, a short circuit reportedly caused a fire on the ship. The vessel was docked at port when the incident occurred.
What happened?
The...
Tanker Helps Sailors Vessel on Fire
On Aug 4, 2017, a tanker was assigned the task of assisting a motor yacht which reportedly caught fire at Sea.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Navigator...
[Watch] Slips, Trips and Falls
SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS – The largest provider of personal injury casualties on board vessels.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...
Oil Pollution Fears Raised as Supertankers Anchor Off Southwold
Oil pollution concerns have been raised by the authorities after a cluster of supertankers were seen anchored off the Suffolk coast.
What happened?
Close to...
[Watch] Behind the Scenes Look into a LNG Vessel Dry-docking
Docking, cleaning, blasting, painting, anchor replacement, shaft inspection, propeller cleaning and testing, lifeboat inspection and testing, cargo tank inspection and testing, pump overhauls, main...
LNG Marine Fuel: A Hot Spot for a Cold Fuel
Despite the current oil price dip, large marine operators continue to pursue the use of natural gas as a fuel that offers long-term price...
How Much Oil is on that Ship?
Like many people with an interest in the maritime industry, NOAA's Doug Helton has been following the story of the huge container ship Benjamin...
Is this the Beginning of the End for the Freight Forwarder..??
By Hariesh Manaadiar
In response to the question Who is a Freight Forwarder, I explained that in the most succinct and layman terms, a Freight...
[Watch] Crews Find Unlikely Stowaway Aboard Container Ship
On August 1, a Containership arrived in Honolulu with a surprise visitor a small bat.
What happened?
The brown and black bat native to the US...
