Product Tanker Hit by Floating Crane
On April 14, a product tanker sustained holes after it was involved in a collided with a floating crane.
What happened?
The product tanker ‘TIAN E...
Pirates Release Kidnapped Crew
On April 11, three Indian youths who were kidnapped by the Indian navy are released.
What happened?
On January 31, three Indian youths hailing from Himachal...
The Nordic Countries to Use Scrubbers
Henceforth, the Nordic countries must be bracing themselves to comply with sulfur requirements in addition to scrubbers.
Nord responds
The Danish shipping company Nord has responded to...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here.
If...
[Watch] Crane Vessel Breached the Tanker’s Hull
Based on the video footage of the incident, the crane vessel breached the tanker’s hull resulting in ballast water gushing out from the starboard.
Disclaimer:...
On This Day: Freighter Explosion Kills 600 in Texas City
The History of today shows some interesting results pertaining to the shipping industry. The 16th of April has been an eventful day for the...
Ballast Water Regulations Remain a Top Concern and a Confusing One
The U.S. Coast Guard stricter regulation on BWTS compliance has left the operators with many unanswered questions on how to comply with the rules,...
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Acquires New Vessel to Support Bulk Fleet
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (“Pangaea” or the “Company”), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced that it has signed a memorandum...
Shell Signs Time-charter Deal with AET for Two LNG Dual-fueled Aframaxes
In Q4 2018, Shell will charter the Malaysian tanker operator AET Tankers two newly built LNG dual fueled Aframax vessels, says a report in...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
The Business Times have published a round up report highlighting last week’s shipping trade details. The report throws light into the present scenario of...
Power Lines Too Low for Ship to Pass Through
In 2016, the Panama Canal was revamped to facilitate the transit of larger vessels which started a trend enabling giant container ships from Asia...
P&O Cruises Ventura has Scrubbers Installed
The P&O Cruises’ have installed scrubbers to its Grand-class cruise ship in a two-week docking procedure at the Damen Shiprepair Brest.
What happened?
The installation of...
[Watch] Solar and Wind Assisted Vessels Set Sail
A ferry assisted by solar and wind power has embarked on its maiden voyage to Finland.
The passenger ferry ‘Viking Grace’ has started its maiden...
MOL Accepts “Great Ship of the Year” Award
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has accepted the award of ‘Great Ship of the Year’ for the World’s Largest Floating Storage and Regasification Unit...
Global Shipping in ‘Historic’ Climate Deal
The global shipping industry has agreed to a 50% cut down on greenhouse gas emission.
The move comes after, the week long IMO...
[Watch] Vehicle Carrier Under the Control of a Harbour Pilot
Watch the video of the vehicle carrier under the control of a harbour pilot.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
[Watch] How an Oily Water Separator Works
See how an Oily Water Separator works and understand how to properly use the Oil Record Book when managing bilge water.
Disclaimer: This video is...
UV Ballast Water Treatment Over Electrochlorination
Recent trends in the market shows an increased interest among the ship owners towards UV ballast water treatment, while the earlier Electrochlorination is fading...
Dense Fog Blankets North China, Disrupting Port Calls
Shippers entering the North Chinese ports of Shanghai and Ningbo can expect delays over the next few weeks as a blanket of dense fog...
More Strategic Investment in Africa’s Ports can Accelerate Growth
Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports and shipping sector if has to realise its growth ambitions. Globally, ports...
