[Watch] Cement Tanker Aground on Wester Scheldt
On January 23, a cement tanker reportedly ran aground on Westerschelde at Valkenisse and asked for help to be refloated.
What happened?
The cement tanker ‘Rozengracht’...
Guards Repel Pirate Attack on Cement Carrier
On January 19, a cement carrier was reportedly attacked by pirate mother ship and the guards were successfully able to thwart the attack.
What happened?
The...
[Watch] PhilaPort Welcomes its Largest Vessel to Date MSC Avni
The largest cargo vessel to ever call the Port of Philadelphia, ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)’s 11,000-TEU MSC Avni, arrived at the port...
Denmark is World’s 6th Major Shipping Nation
In a good news, Denmark has moved up a notch and claimed the sixth position with regards to tonnage on the list of the...
Main Engine Cylinder Cooling Jacket Failure Led To Grounding
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an investigation report on the Grounding of Bulk ‘Carrier Nenita’ on the Columbia River, in November 2016,...
Membrane-type Fuel Tanks for Ships Saves Cargo Space
Replace conventional C-type tanks with membrane-type tank.
LNG membrane tank solution pays itself back in less than 3 years.
Long voyages will...
Why the U.S. Is Buying Natural Gas From Russia?
For a lesson in how liquefied natural gas is radically reshaping the global energy market, consider the tale of a ship due in Boston...
Sharp Minds to Plot New Course for Industry at Transas Global...
Moving from smart talk to practical solutions and learning from other industries will be the twin themes of an industry event scheduled for Vancouver in March. Technology will be an...
Bulkseas Enters the Cape Segment
Low key Greek Bulkseas Marine Management, one of several Greek companies that have has built up significant fleet of vessels in less than five...
[Watch] Port of Onahama Receives Giant Ship Unloader
BigLifts Happy Star successfully transported a large IUK continuous ship unloader from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to Onahama, Japan.
The lifting plan and sea fastening arrangement of...
14000-TEU Container Ship Delivered
On January 18, the Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) proudly delivered the a 14,000-TEU Container Ship at Hiroshima Shipyard belonging to Imabari Shipbuilding...
Supply Ship Started to List
On January 21, a supply ship started to heel and subsequently developed a list in the bay of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
What happened?
The supply vessel...
Water Ingress After Allision on Danube
On January 21, a cargo vessel reportedly allided against a dividing jetty due to strong river currents in the Danube.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Dunav...
[Watch] The Moment Ethane Carrier Came Close to a Major Disaster
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is in trouble in Egypt where 11-month old fully laden ethane carrier Ethane Opal grounded and collided into a ferry...
Failing to Monitor the Helmsman’s Response to Rudder Orders Grounds Bulk...
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an investigation report on the Grounding of Bulk Carrier “Sparna” on the Columbia River, with no injuries...
Gard Evolves from Insuring Sailing Ships to Autonomous Ships
Yara International ASA, a Norwegian company and a leading fertiliser manufacturer with operations worldwide has built an autonomous ship named YARA BIRKELAND.
It is now...
3D Printing Saves 17% on Supertanker Parts
3D printing for ships is gaining momentum. In the U.S., the navy is holding a number of trials for both offshore and yard-based tooling...
Chevron Shipping Awards Oil, LNG Contract to GAC
US-based Chevron Shipping Company (CSC) has awarded the Dubai-based GAC Group a global three-year ship agency contract for both crude and LNG vessels.
The new...
Training Models Approved for LNG Cruise Ferries and Tankers
A key provider gained class approvals for training engineers to work on LNG-fuelled passenger ships or Suezmax tankers using practical skills on their simulators.
What...
Diana Shipping Announces Time Charter Contract for M/V Phaidra with Uniper
The Diana Shipping has announced to offer charters based on timing for the vessels specializing in dry bulk vessels.
What happened?
The Diana Shipping announced a...