Container Ship’s Captain Killed Himself Onboard – Inquest Report
In an unfortunate turn of events, a sea captain reportedly committed suicide onboard a ship when the ship was proceeding towards New York City.
What...
The City that Makes the Most Expensive Boats in the World
Wandering along the beach in Italy's Viareggio you could be forgiven for thinking it's simply a holiday resort.
Yet the umbrella-lined, sandy beaches dotted with...
Norway Gets One Step Closer to Autonomous Cargo Ships
Operating a cargo ship obviously costs a lot of money as most require north of 25 crew members and thousands of gallons of fuel....
First Ship with IMO Tier III EIAPP Certified Wärtsilä Engines is...
On July 12, the L’Astrolabe, a 72 metre polar logistics vessel fitted with a complete Wärtsilä propulsion machinery package and Wärtsilä NOR (NOx Reducer)...
Cargo Ship Sank in Bohai Sea Near Oil Platforms
A cargo ship reportedly sank near an oil platform after being wrecked by rough weather.
What happened?
The cargo ship named ‘Fugang 1’ reportedly sank near...
Atlantic Panamaxes Set for Strong Q3 on High Grains Demand
Panamaxes in the Atlantic are looking at a strong third quarter to 2017 amid firm demand for grains in the Far East.
The long...
Maersk Closer of First Gas in North Sea; 60.000/90.000bpd Expected
Maersk Oil said on Friday that it had reached another key milestone ahead of first gas from its flagship North Sea Culzean field. All...
Maersk Container Ship Catch Fire at Europahaven
On July 22, a Containership reportedly caught fire which originated near the engine room.
What happened?
The Containership ‘Maersk Kokura’ docked in the Europahaven port reportedly...
Crewman Winched Off Bulk Carrier Off Fraser Coast
On July 22, a crewman who fell seriously ill was airlifted off the bulk carrier and rushed to hospital by a rescue helicopter.
What happened?
The...
[Watch] Elephant Washed 10 Miles Out to Sea Saved from Drowning
Washed nearly 10 miles out to sea, an elephant was spotted struggling for their life off the northeastern coast of Kokilai, a town in...
Typhoon Roke: Cargo Ship Capsized with 12 People
Hong Kong lowered a typhoon alert on Sunday evening as Typhoon Roke weakened, with the local airport and transport authorities rushing to restore normal...
Transportation of $4 Trillion Cargoes by Deployment of 130 Million Containers
The shipping industry has contributed immensely to global trade in 2016 with estimated value of more than $4 trillion cargoes lifted during the year....
Second Edition of Cyber Security Guidelines for Ships
Further to club’s previous web alert, members (here) are advised that the second edition of The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships has been...
Autonomous Vessels: Not so Remote
Autonomous vessels and unmanned ships aren't light years away, but are far closer than you might think. The following article, originally published under the...
Boarding Using Other Means than Gangways May be Dangerous
The MSF published safety alert regarding reports of individuals unsafe boarding vessels by means other than via the gangway. It has been noticed that...
Disabled Cargo Ship Under Tow, North Sea
The "Mistral" suffered engine failure in the afternoon of July 20, 2017, in the English Canal, while en route from Constanta to Hamburg.
The...
Typhoon Beached Cargo Ships
Four freighters were beached by the typhoon Talas on July 17, 2017, among them the "Thai Ha 26" and cargo ship "Truong Than".
Both...
Disney to Build Third LNG Fueled Cruise Ship
Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, used last weekend's D23 Disney fan event in Anaheim, CA, to announce plans add a...
A Smart Ship Solution Cuts Costs, Boosts Safety
The world's largest shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), says that its Integrated Smart Ship Solution (ISSS) is the first of its kind in the...
MCA Begins Digitalization of UK Ship Registry
The UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has initiated efforts to modernize the way the UK Ship Register operates and has an array of...
