[Watch] Investigation After Cargo Ship Grounds on Skerries

 On July 19, a cargo vessel ran aground on the rocks near the eastern entrance to the Pentland Firth. What happened? The 2280-tonne Dutch-registered cargo vessel...

Maersk, MSC Join Hands with Israel on Asia-U.S. Trade

On July 19, the shipping giant Maersk has joined hands with Israel to improve trade between Asia and the United States. Boost Pacific services The agreement...

Pirate Attack Off Singapore

On July 6, a Singapore-flagged barge was attacked by pirates off Singapore coast. What happened? The vessel ‘Winbuild 2313’ was towed by a Singapore-flagged tug boat...

What Happens to Old Cruise Ships?

 Do you ever wonder where old cruise ships go to die? Well this is your answer. Cruise ships generally have a lifespan of 30...

Genco Shipping to Acquire Two Capesize Vessels

The Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (Genco) has initiated an agreement to acquire two 2016-built, South Korean 180 000 DWT capesize vessels for a...

Impact of Digital Access on Seafarers’ Well-being and Social Connections

Study shows the effects a lack of connectivity has on social cohesion and domestic relationships Seafarers see online access as an important deciding...

In global Race for Megaships, Lines Think Size is Everything

The Korean Shipping companies are facing the heat in this fast-paced shipping industry. Since the largest Korean Shipping line Hanjin Shipping closed its doors...

Famous Titanic Rescue Ship the Carpathia Remembered After 100 Years

A HUNDRED years ago today the Carpathia, a ship made famous for rescuing passengers from the Titanic, was bound from Liverpool, head to Boston...

Port of Amsterdam Plant will Convert Plastic to Ship Fuel

  Just when the plastic hazard is starting to affect trade as well as environment, the port of Amsterdam takes a major step against that...

CMA CGM Selects BIO-SEA BWMS for 17 Boxships

CMA CGM, one of the world’s largest container carriers with a fleet of 454 vessels, has contracted France-based BIO-UV Group to supply its BIO-SEA...

[Watch] Vessel Crushed Between Cargo Ship and Processor

On July 13, a couple fishing in the in the Nushagak Bay off Clarks Point had a miraculous escape after their gillnetter was crushed...

Cargo Ship Still Aground Off Caithness

On July 19, a cargo vessel ran aground near Pentland Skerries between Orkney and the Caithness coast. What happened? The 292 foot long cargo vessel ‘Priscilla’...

Ship Arrested for €95,000 Claim

In July 2017, a vessel belonging to an Estonian company was seized after it was sued by the owners over claiming an interest. What happened? The...

Scrubbers: Are you Ready for the Heat?

Scrubber suppliers confirm the trend behind recent announcements – ship owners are finally making investment decisions. But the scramble for installations ahead of 2020...

Sunken Treasure Ship Discovery Reports Roil Some Korean Stocks

It doesn’t take much to rev up the imaginations of South Korean day traders. And when rumors were fanned that a ship carrying $132.5...

[Watch] Ship Catches Fire Near Marina Barrage

A ship caught fire on the waters off Marina Barrage on Monday (July 16).  Stomper Karthik alerted Stomp to the incident and shared photos and...

It’s a Cargo Tank

The liquid-tight shell designed to contain the cargo. - Deck tank  – A cylindrical gravity cargo tank, secured to transverse cradles on the cargo tank...

Maritime Sector Struggles to Maintain Workforce

The maritime shipping sector is facing difficulties caused by strong drops in its workforce. Statistics of the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA) showed the workforce of...

Scorpio Sale and Leaseback Seven Product Tankers

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell and leaseback six MR product tankers (STI San Antonio, STI Benicia, STI St. Charles,...

New Vessels Order Plunges, Hits $10 Billion in H1 2018

Global build orders for new ships have been estimated at about $10billion in the first half (H1) of 2018, the lowest in the last...