USD$1.6bn Financing of Six LNG Carrier Vessels
An international law firm, Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) recently advised Teekay LNG partners and its joint venture partner China LNG (CLNG) Shipping on...
ASRY Optimistic About Prospects for 2018
ASRY is a leading ship and rig repair facilities in the Middle East Gulf, who held the 150th meeting of its Board of Directors...
Cargo Ship Loses Power Off St Alban’s Head
On New Year’s Eve, a cargo vessel reportedly lost its power and had to be assisted by lifeboat volunteers.
What happened?
The 81 metre cargo vessel...
Barge Catches Fire During Fireworks Display
A New Year Eve fireworks display intended to entertain revellers turned to be a disaster on the beach when it caused a huge explosion.
What...
Tanker and Platform Severely Damaged in Allison Off Den Helder
On December 31, a tanker and an offshore platform were severely damaged an allision off Den Helder.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Elsa Essberger’ was reportedly involved...
Spontaneous Combustion Caused Cargo Fire
On December 31, a fire reportedly broke out in the cargo hold of a cargo vessel caused due to spontaneous combustion.
What happened?
A fire broke...
[Watch] The Genuine Gas Start of MAN Dual Fuel Engines
This Animation show explains the technical procedures of pure gas engine start of the MAN 51/60DF.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....
The Importance of Moving Cautiously on Mooring Maneuvers
By Tom Stieghorst
While at PortMiami recently on the MSC Seaside, I had a chance to see Carnival Cruise Line's Sensation ease into its berth behind...
NYK Releases Partial Findings in Study on Avoiding Collisions
On December 28, NYk and NYK group companies MTI Co. Ltd. and Japan Marine Science Inc. have unveiled a partial study on how to...
The Motorship’s Low-speed Review of the Year
The Motorship presents its low-speed marine engine highlights of 2017.
‘Low-speed’ is a misnomer when it comes to developments in the marine two-stroke market...
Deadly Sinking of Cargo Vessel Due to Captain Error
After a detailed study about the cargo vessel, S.S.EI Faro, that sank on Oct 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board has announced during a...
Vessel Arrested for Alleged Violation
Hong Kong-flagged vessel seized by South Korea, circumventing allegations surface
South Korea Seizes a Hong Kong-flagged vessel on charges of transferring oil.
China denies...
Hopes and Fears for 2020 – What to Expect from the...
A global bunker meet at IBIA’s Annual Convention in Singapore in November and at the Platts 6th Annual Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference in Athens...
Harmony of the Seas is “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017
Royal Caribbeans Harmony of the Seas wins “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017 and got more votes than other large vessels in the industry.
Harmony...
Swiss Maritime Fleet Struggling to Stay Afloat
The Swiss maritime fleet is reportedly facing financial difficulties and struggling to stay afloat.
Encounters loss:
The Swiss fleet has come under challenging economic times for...
Large Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Clayton
On December 27, a large cargo vessel was reportedly trying to stay afloat and subsequently ran aground.
What happened?
The large cargo vessel ‘Pacific Huron’ reportedly...
Ship’s Captain Found Drunk Four Times Over Limit
A sea captain who was reportedly found drunk at sea and on duty has been fined £1,000.
What happened?
The 38 year old captain, Patryk Tetzlaff...
Why Build the New Eurasian Land Bridge that Makes No Economic...
If there's one thing China does well, it's infrastructure. And one of China's biggest infrastructure projects is the New Eurasian Land Bridge (NELB) connecting Chinese exporters...
MPA Steps Up Vessel Checks to Ensure Safety
Singapore waters can be choppy this time of the year, but more people still head to the sea for leisure and other purposes.
To ensure...
Ship Glut to Hamper US-flag Market
Freight rates for ocean-going tankers and barges that carry oil between US ports could remain depressed in the next six months as the Jones...
