Failure to Keep a Proper and Effective Lookout Results in Collision
Summary
On 23 June 2015, in daylight with clear visibility, the bulk carrier Jag Arnav and fast utility vessel Total Response collided about 26 NM...
IBIA Pointers for Problem Fuels: What Should Ship Owners Do?
A significant number of ships have experienced serious operational problems – chiefly sticking/seizing fuel pumps and in some cases filter blockages – after lifting...
Protecting Ships from Drone Attacks
Vessel owners should invest in an anti-drone defence system for their ships to prevent attacks from unmanned aerial vehicles, reports Marinemec.
Proactive drone security
Ovit Innovation...
Captain of Tanker Fined £25,000 by a UK Court
A UK court doled out a more than £25,000 fine to the Captain of a Russian oil tanker after a number of “extremely serious”...
Explosion on Cargo Ship! 22 Crew Rescued in Bay of Bengal
On June 14, a cargo vessel caught fire at around 55 nautical miles while it was approaching Kolkata.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘MV SSL Kolkata’...
Freighter Sinks Off Koh Si Chang
On June 13, a freight ship sank near Koh Si Chang in Chon Buri province and four members onboard the vessel were saved.
What happened?
The...
Cascading of Bigger Box Ships is Vessel Planners Nightmare
By the end of 2018, around 30 vessels with an average capacity of 11,700 teu are planned to be replaced by larger newbuild tonnage...
15 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World
The cruise ship industry broke another record when the 18-deck cruise ship “Symphony of the Seas” longer than a nuclear powered aircraft made its...
Floating Hotel Safety with Leading Digital Technology
The ABB has bagged the contract to supply an innovative ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS marine software for one of the world’s...
[Watch] Cargo Hold Heating Solution
Marine cargo heating systems are known to be expensive to fabricate, energy-inefficient, and slow to respond. Factory engineered and fabricated PLATECOIL®heat exchanger banks surpass...
A New Approach is Needed to Combat Maritime Threats
Piracy events off the Horn of Africa has doubled since last year.
Piracy is still a threat in the Gulf of Guinea.
Kidnap-for-ransom...
NAT Enters Charter Contract with Equinor
Nordic American Tankers (NAT) said, "We have previously commented upon the relationships NAT has with important major customers. We would now like to inform...
Kite Powered Cargo Ships to Reduce Fuel Costs
The Sports and Leisure Business Unit of Porcher Industries, a leading manufacturer of fabrics for paragliding, is working with sailing legend Yves Parlier on...
Artificial Intelligence for Maritime Transportation
The CMA CGM Group, is pleased to announce its collaboration, since the beginning of the year, with Shone, a San Francisco-based startup that is...
Who Owns the Treasure Hidden Under the Sea?
New details have emerged about the San Jose, a Spanish galleon sunk by British ships 300 years ago. It was said to be transporting...
Shell Marine to Provide Lubricants for Van Oord Vessels
The Shell Marine has signed an agreement to provide lubricants for all the vessels operated by global maritime contractor Van Oord.
Five year deal
The deal...
First LNG Break Bulking Ship-to-Ship Transfer by Petronas
In a significant event, the Petronas LNG ltd has successfully delivered its liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo through its maiden break bulking ship-to-ship (STS)...
Two Foreign Ships Fined for Smuggling Diesel
On July 12, two foreign boats were confiscated off Vietnam coast over suspicions of smuggling diesel oil.
What happened?
The Vietnam coast guard officials confiscated two...
Blast Aboard a Chemical Tanker Kills One
On July 14, a blast onboard a chemical tanker located off Kochi coast claimed the life of one person.
What happened?
The chemical tanker ‘M V...
Why 50,000 Ships are So Vulnerable to Cyberattacks?
The maritime industry is undoubtedly behind other transportation sectors, such as aerospace, in cybersecurity terms. There also seems to be a lack of urgency...
