Cryonorm Tech Ordered for Erik Thun’s LNG-fueled Vessel
Dutch Cryonorm Systems received an order to supply the LNG fuel system for the third LNG-fueled cement carrier for Sweden-based Erik Thun.
This ship will...
Beijing ‘Planning Merger to Create Shipbuilding Giant’
CHINA'S government is working on a plan to combine its two biggest shipbuilders to create an industrial giant that would dwarf its South Korean...
Noble Group’s US$24m Sale of Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier to Help...
NOBLE Group, in the midst of paring a mountain of debt, has announced it has entered into a memorandum of agreement on March 29...
Viswa Group’s Astounding Innovation Paved Way to Step into Lloyd’s Award...
Lloyd’s Awards can be rightly said as Oscar of Maritime community as a whole. Lloyds Award is conferred for various achievements and revolutionary findings...
Japan’s First Ice-breaking LNG Tanker Enters Service
On March 28, Japan's first icebreaker tanker was launched into service in the Arctic ocean. The tanker is manufactured by South Korean firm Daewoo...
Crew Suffers Vision Loss Aboard Tanker
On March 31, a crew member was medevaced from a tanker by the Coast guard after suffering from vision loss.
What happened?
The man was medevaced...
Vessel Caught Fire While Clearing the Oil Spill
On March 31, a vessel reportedly caught fire following an oil spill from a tanker.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Ever Judger’ caught fire following an oil...
[Watch] Steel Pipes Crushed Worker
On March 27, a worker was unfortunately crushed to death and the authorities are investigating the incident.
What happened?
The worker was crushed to death after...
[Watch] Blazing Oil Spill Damaged Coal Carrier
Watch the vessel ‘Ever Judger’ caught fire following an oil spill that occurred on the Chevron terminal in eastern Kalimanta.
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Cruise Secrets: Surprising Reason Never to do THIS in Your Cabin
Cruise holidays are a fantastic way to travel the world with style and comfort. Although cabin sizes are smaller than a typical hotel room...
[Watch] Energy Efficiency in Shipping – Why it Matters
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) – the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for safe, secure and environment-friendly shipping - is leading a European...
Potential Risk Due To Protective Cover Lost From Deck
Summary:
After a voyage the vessel crew found one twist lock pocket cover missing from the aft main deck. The cover had washed out during...
Cargo Ship Grounded on Islet
On 30th March, the cargo ship "Seiryu Maru" ran aground in the Tsushima Strait, on a small islet stretch north of Karatsu, Kyushu Island....
Three Missing After Collision Off China
On Wednesday, 27th March, the chinese cargo ship ‘Chen Chang 332’ collided with the Panamanian car carrier ‘Morning Cherry’ near Guangzhou in the Pearl...
Intertanko Plans to Submit Ballast Water Contingency Measures to IMO
On March 29, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, called as Intertanko, have laid out standards and procedures on how to handle BWMS...
Commercial Ships Dump Waste into Sea, Say Maritime Officials
Increasing number of commercial vessels are polluting the UAE waters by dumping waste into the sea, affecting the marine life.
Marine life at risk
In November,...
5 Sailors Held Hostage by Pirates
On March 26, five sailors were reported missing, after their fishing vessel was hijacked by pirates and they were taken as hostages.
What happened?
The Ghanaian...
[Watch] Fire in Cargo Hold with Coal
On March 28, a fire erupted out in the cargo hold of a vessel when it was anchoring at the Enel Quay in Civitavecchia.
What...
Top 10 Secrets Your Cruise Ship Captain Won’t Tell You
The job of a cruise ship captain is anything but romantic. Actually, it’s quite stressful. These employees are responsible for he safety of thousands of passengers...
Ship Captain Reveals Bad Weather Could Cause THIS to Happen Onboard
Express.co.uk spoke to Captain Tuvo from the ITV documentary "The Cruise" about some of the things he has learnt by being a captain onboard...