Shipbuilders Get a Lift from Russia

Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), a debt-ridden shipbuilder that recently received another lifeline to stay afloat, held an event on Saturday in St....

[Watch] Container Ship Engine Room

Watch the little tour inside the heart of the biggest ro-ro/container ship in the world. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This...

Corrosion and Water Washing Problems Found by ExxonMobil’s MobilGard

Unexpected issues springs during ExxonMobil MobilGard Cylinder Condition Monitoring programme The ExxonMobil MobilGard Cylinder Condition Monitoring programme has been running for 15 years, but has...

Fresh Piracy Attacks in Somalia Coast Invokes Uncertainty for Maritime Trade

A string of fresh piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia spells uncertainty for commodity dealers and consumers in East Africa. Menace of piracy returns: The...

Tanker Crew Tied Up and Robbed at Gunpoint

A tanker has reportedly been hijacked around 24nm West of Pulau Jemaja, Indonesia. What happened? It is reported that six persons armed with guns boarded a...

79 Deficiencies Lead to Cargo Ship Ban

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Papua New Guinea flagged cargo ship Kiunga Chief from entering or using Australian ports for...

$300,000 Fine in Corruption Scandal

Singapore Technologies Marine's (ST Marine) former group financial controller Ong Teck Liam was fined $300,000 on Monday (June 5) for her role in one...

When Will Exxon Be Worthless? Not If

These are dizzying days. Our best advice is to stay woke, and pay attention. As we prepare for a day that will revolve around...

Lighter Vessel Loaded with Cement Clinkers Capsizes in River

A lighter vessel carrying 800 tonnes of cement clinkers capsized in Pashur River along the Sundarbans in Bagerhat. What happened? The vessel, MV Sheba, with nine...

[Watch] $40 Million Penalty for Magic Pipe Use

Princess Cruises’ US$40 million penalty for illegally dumping oil waste could lead to fines for other cruise operators – while training is key to...

Is China Really a Threat to Maritime Trade?

Western media commonly claims that more than US$5 trillion in trade passes through the South China Sea annually. This figure appears to originate from...

Shipping Bodies to Form ‘Task Force’ for Seafarers

Representatives of various Indian shipping associations have come forward to form a ‘task force’ to work towards increasing the global share of Indian seafarers,...

Asia Tankers – VLCC Rates to Hold Steady

Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) are set to hold around the current levels ahead of a possible bounce later this month...

[Watch] The Pasha Bulker Storm: The Day the Ship Hit the...

Mother nature is in one of her moods - cranky and showing no respect. For hours, she has furiously lashed out with 110kmh winds...

DMCA Makes its Mark at Norshipping 2017

Dubai’s growing role as a global hub for the maritime sector was a key message communicated to visitors to Norshipping 2017 in Norway, as...

Greece Seeks to Lure U.K. – Based Shipowners, Brokers on Brexit

The Greek government wants to persuade shipowners and shipping-insurance companies based in London to move their European Union headquarters to Greece as the U.K....

[Watch] Insane Basketball Shot onto Ship!

The most insane thing we've ever seen. And that's saying something. Great times in Istanbul! Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This...

Freighter Disabled in Kiel Canal

On June 4, 2017 a freighter reportedly got disabled in a Canal and required the assistance of rugs to rescue it. What happened? Enroute from Aviles...

Cargo Ship Lost Engine and Her Launch Broken Down

An RNLI lifeboat crew has carried out what it describes as "one of its most unusual rescues". What happened? Volunteers from the Tynemouth Station were called...

Maersk Ventures into Trade Finance

To make overseas exports easier for Indian companies, especially SMEs, Denmark-based AP Moller – Maersk, one of the largest container shipping companies globally, has...