Massive Tankship Collides with a Vessel Off Long Island
On May 12, a massive tankship collided with a commercial fishing vessel off Long Island and the Coast Guard has initiated an investigation regarding...
[Watch] Biggest Ever Massive Vessel to Cross the Panama Canal
A 168,028-ton Norwegian Cruise Line ship traveled through the Panama Canal Monday, becoming the largest-ever passenger vessel to traverse the narrow waterway.
The Norwegian Bliss...
Largest Wooden Sailing Ship Being Built in Truro
A traditional wooden sailing ship is being built using old photographs of a 19th Century vessel, reports BBC.
Being Built from photos
The 68ft (21m) pilot...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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New Standard with Revised Bunker Contract
CROSS INDUSTRY GROUP SETS NEW STANDARD WITH REVISED BUNKER CONTRACT
Overview
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee approved a new set of standard bunker terms, developed by a cross-industry...
Tipping the Balance – Container Ship Subsidies
In light of the recent comment made by Maersk’s CEO Soren Skou regarding container ship subsidies let us approach the scenario in depth. While...
The Basics of the Tanker Shipping Market
This is a special report focussing on the key drivers and influences of the crude tanker market, aiming to provide some basic market background...
Diesel Tankers Turn to New York After Stocks Drop
Tankers carrying diesel from Asia and Europe, including a giant 200,000 tonne cargo, are sailing towards New York where fuel supplies have dropped to...
Vessel Steering Gear with New Sensing Capability and Big Data Analysis
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) announced that it has reached an agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI; President:...
Container Barge Allided with Railway Bridge
On May 13, 2018, at 6.52 p.m. the "Gouwenaar II", 1937 ts, allided with the Gouda-Waddinxveen-railway bridge at Alphen on the Rhine.
What happened?
The...
Two Ferries Crashed into Berths in Amsterdam
On May 13, two ferries sustained damages and passengers were injured after they crashed into berths located in Amsterdam.
What happened?
On May 13, the Dutch...
Shell Marine Expands its Distribution Network
As part of its continuous review of its marine lubricants logistics offering, Shell Marine has expanded its distribution network into New Zealand, also adding...
TMG Flies Flag for Palau International Ship Registry
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has expanded its global reach by linking up with a leading maritime consultancy.
PISR has appointed The Maritime Group (International)...
Dwindling Merchant Marine Fleet Crimps U.S. Ability to Wage War
The once-mighty U.S. Merchant Marine fleet has nearly collapsed under the weight of high labor costs, zigzagging federal policies and intense competition from abroad,...
Paris Gallery Opens Its Doors to Nudists
A Paris gallery has opened its doors for the first time to nudists with 161 visitors appreciating art in the raw.
The Palais de Tokyo,...
Cold Shipping in Hot Demand as the World Craves More Fresh...
According to Drewry, the demand to ship food across the ocean has doubled than the usual, which has set a new pace in one...
Lost Footing and Grip Resulted in a Fatal Fall into a...
Summary
On 08 April 2017, while carrying out repairs in cargo hold no. 3, the third engineer fell approximately six meters from the cargo hold’s...
[Watch] Pulaski Shipwreck Location Confirmed by Divers
Blue Water Ventures International and Endurance Exploration Group verified the identity of the Steamboat Pulaski. Several items were recovered containing the name "Pulaski" on...
Iran Deal Pullout Worries Shippers
The recent developments in the Iran nuclear deal has put shipowners in a spot. The US decision of pulling out from the nuclear deal...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
DRY REPORT
Capesize
A positive mood for the coming days, with rates firming again as the week closed out. In Asia, the key C5 route, West...