Shipowners, operators and managers should consider weather and ocean conditions which accounts for 80% of impact on vessel performance, according to voyage intelligence specialist...

A newly build 299,633 dwt vessel is carrying 280,000mt of diesel to Rotterdam. VLCC Tonegawa is the 4th ship carrying diesel to Europe,...

Prices fell across the board for the US Atlantic and West Coast markets as crude and ULSD slipped Monday. During the Platts Market on...

On August 6, the World’s largest container ship owned by China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) has departed for its maiden voyage. Vessel Specs The World’s largest...

In light of increasing public and political concern globally over the practice of beaching vessels for dismantling, Gard reviews the current legal regime that...

On August 10, a cruise ship passenger has been accused of sexual assault on another passenger in the Bermuda area. What happened? The passenger has been...

On August 10, the Rio Vista bridge got stuck in a downwards position and the middle section has been closed down for traffic. What happened? The...

On Aug 14, 2018, around 11.30 a.m. the "Manisa Camilla" collided with the heliport pier while docking at the Alfau wharf in Ceuta with...

Do authorities really care? Contaminated fuel delivered in some ports from January 2018 Mechanical failures due to contaminated fuels Small plastic stones/rocks found Phenolic...

There seems to be an increase in interest for ships on adding a cleaning systems to their smokestacks. This means that the vessels will...

Containers are commonly stowed below deck and sometimes on deck within fixed vertical cell guides, which guide them into place and ensure that they...

On August 14, an explosion occurred onboard an oil tanker and three crew members were reported to be missing. What happened? The tanker vessel ‘MT Desh...

Next generation self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboats (SPHLs) for diver's safety Drive to significantly improve offshore safety standards Highly capable hyperbaric lifeboat in place...

The vessel that had been involved in a hit and run case with a fishing boat has been identified. What happened? An unidentified vessel which was...

On August 14, a cargo ship docked at Bagamoyo caught fire due to an electrical short circuit. What happened? A cargo ship belonging to Zanzibar’s Ocean...

Hapag-Lloyd uses machine learning technology in the areas of maritime network planning, container demand forecasting, and the un-/pairing of container flows. But the technology...

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Bunker fuel alert issued after FOBAS found HFO in a number of vessels facing operational issues in Galveston. The Contaminated Fuel in question...

World oil indexes edged up at the start of the week on the implementation of the first round of sanctions on Iran but then...

Stowage dispute between shipowners and charterers lead to the development of Clearlake Shipping vs Privocean Shipping case. The master's rejection of cargo stowage...