Does Jones Act Need a Change?
Is Jones Act Due for a Change?
There has been a serious debate since the last 1 year about changes to the Jones Act in...
6 Autonomy Levels for Shipping
There are clear indications that the shipping industry is moving closer towards adopting unmanned ships. This would be a welcome step catching up with...
Suez Canal Rebate Guide: Navigating The Rebate System
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has implemented a rebate system as an incentive to attract more ships to use the Suez Canal instead of...
[Watch] Capsized Ship Brought Back To Surface
Watch: Capsized ship brought back to surface in Grand Harbour recovery operation
A fishing trawler that had capsized in the Grand Harbour after being...
A Castle on the Sea
By Jan_Hein
The last time I saw Picton Castle she was under full, magnificent sail, cutting a path through the 2015 Classic Regatta fleet in...
Chinese ECA: 0.50% Sulphur Requirements on Shore for Marine Fuel
China further strengthens the requirements covering emissions of air pollutants from ships operating within its three domestic emission control areas (ECAs). From 1 October...
South Street Seaport will Lose One of its Historic Ships
Say goodbye to a South Street Seaport staple: After docking downtown for more than 40 years, the old sailing ship Peking will return to...
Fighter Jet Starts Fire Aboard a Naval Ship
On August 29, due to an accidental fuel tank ejection from a fighter aircraft a minor fire broke out aboard the Indian Naval ship...
Three Officers Indicted in Taiwan’s Fatal Missile Mishap
On August 29, Kaohsiung District Prosecutors office reported that a petty officer surnamed Kao has been charged with negligent homicide in a case...
Green Ships & Compliance
By Claus Beiersdorfer
Environmental regulations for ships are getting more stringent, but automated sensor technology could help ship operators remain in compliance.
The recent agreement signed...
Different Directions for Flettner Rotors
There are positive indications that Flettner rotors have a great deal from now they could prove to be an untapped goldmine. However, the criterion...
SMM 2016: World Premieres from Around the Globe
The world’s leading maritime industries expo is a showcase for the future. More than 2,150 exhibitors from all parts of the world will present...
[Watch] Time-lapse Video of Full Construction of a Cruise Ship
Bulker Aground in Lake Superior
AIDAprima is a cruise ship being built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the German cruise operator AIDA Cruises....
Japan’s Shipbuilders Look to Virtual Reality for Efficiency
Japanese ship manufacturers are enlisting the help of cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality systems to boost productivity as they aim to take on...
Viking Grace Receives 1000th LNG Top-Up
Viking Grace received its 1,000th supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the M/S Seagas, which is specially built for ship-to-ship refuelling, at Stadsgården...
No Interviews for Girls? Shipping Firm Backtracks on Policy
No Girls Allowed? Hong Kong-based Shipping Firm Backtracks on ‘No Interviews for Females’ Policy
A female deck officer, Sophia Walker, was shut out of a...
Stranded at Sea? Top 7 Survival Tips Until Rescue Arrives
How to Survive Being Stranded at Sea Until Rescue Arrives
Surviving In The Ocean / Open Water
Whether you are stranded in the ocean due to...
Shipwrecked Rescued by Giant “SOS” in the Sand
On August 26, two stranded mariners were rescued after crews spotted their “SOS” in the sand on uninhabited island in Micronesia.
A U.S. Navy aircraft...
A Floating Classroom for Students
All members of Jim Bishop’s team on board the Oceanus have been trained in key deck operations, such as working the tag lines during...
Total Lubmarine Develops Automatic Lubricant Monitoring
Total Lubmarine is a specialised marine lubricants business which affords inventive solutions to the global shipping industry. Total Lubmarine provides the shipping industry with...
