Russia Launches Floating Nuclear Power Plant
A report published in SMH highlights the recent launch of a controversial floating nuclear power plant by Russia. The new powerplant will supply energy...
Bulk Carrier with Flooded Engine Room in Trouble Off Cape Town
Bulk carrier SHENG MING, which was loaded with iron ore, ran into trouble near Cape Town, where she was towed by tug as her...
‘Pirates with Black Magic’ Attack Shipping in Indonesian Waters
A security breach was reported at 4.20am, when 3 perpetrators climbed up tug boat by using rope and hook at about 3 miles from...
Fire on Container Ship Off Jakarta
"Kuala Mas" caught fire aboard on Apr 27, 2018, at 07.55 a.m. near Pulau Norwana island in the Thousand Islands regency, shortly after leaving...
[Watch] It’s Collision Between LPG Tanker and Oil Tanker
At about 2.30am LT on 17 April 2018, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received a report from Singapore-registered LPG tanker, CRYSTAL...
These are the Most Hated Cruise Ships in the World
As we all know, cruise ships are the most convenient and affordable mode of transport through the world. Whenever we head for a long...
£800,000,000 Worth Cocaine Found Hidden in Banana Shipment
On April 26, a massive cocaine haul was busted by Spanish police.
What happened?
Spanish police discovered nearly nine tons of cocaine concealed in a banana...
Killer Who Chopped Up Woman’s Body on Board his Vessel Jailed...
A Danish inventor has been found guilty of torturing and murdering a freelance woman journalist onboard his private submarine.
What happened?
The 47 year old Danish...
Ship’s Captain Named Suspect in Oil Spill
The captain of the vessel which was detained for causing massive oil spill in Balikpapan has been named as a suspect.
What happened?
The Chinese captain...
[Watch] Epic Water Slide is on a Cruise Ship
The AquaDuck is aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...
Freighter Breached in Allision
On April 25, an illegal (breached) freighter after it collide with an anchored vessel off the Isla de Pascua into the bight of Hanga...
World’s First AI-Powered Situational Awareness System Aboard Maersk’s Containership
Recently, Maersk has announced that they have partnered with Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics in order to test the world’s first AI-powered situational awareness system...
The Ceiling on Economies of Scale in Container Vessels
Shipping lines are continuing to order larger vessels in order to take advantage of the economies of scale. With no end in sight to...
Star Bulk Fleet Expansion: Time To Buy?
By J MintzmyerSummaryStar Bulk Carriers is a dry bulk pureplay with the largest publicly-traded fleet, now with 90 vessels.
Last Friday, they announced an...
Shipping’s Baltic Exchange Turns to Grains, Gas and Even Air Freight
The Baltic Exchange, owned by Singapore Exchange, plans to launch new indexes for grains, gas and potentially air freight in its biggest shake-up in...
Amann Shipping Acquires Feedermax Boxship from Heung-A
Brunei-based container shipping operator Amann Shipping has acquired 2002-built feedermax containership Heung-A Venus from South Korean owner Heung-A Shipping for an undisclosed price, Alphaliner...
[Watch] Moment When a Ship Collides with Dock
Watch the cargo vessel collide with a dock situated on the Parana River causing a slow down of activity at the terminal.Disclaimer: This video...
Cargo Vessel Arrested for Oil Spil
On April 24, police officials seized a cargo vessel during an investigation involving a fire caused by a pipeline burst.
What happened?
The Panamanian flagged cargo...
Cargo Ship Collides with Dock in Argentine Grains Hub Rosario
On April 25, a cargo vessel collided with a dock situated on the Parana River causing a slow down of activity at the terminal.
What...
China Bound Cargo Vessel Diverted to Saudi Arabia
On April 24, three cargo consignment bound for China were diverted to Saudi Arabia after being sold to a private buyer.
What happened?
The vessel 'BTG...
