Telemedicine on Vessels Saves Lives
In a recent survey by Nautilus International and Martek Marine, 98% of seafarers agreed that more availability of telemedicine on vessels would save lives.
Maritime...
Top 4 Checks Before Letting Go The Towline
Summary:
On 5th February 2016, Vola 1 arrived at Amsterdam to discharge 12,600 tonnes of sunflower seed. A Dutch pilot, assisted by two harbour tugs, conducted...
Cargo Ship Ran Aground Off Rostock, Germany
On May 21, general cargo ship Fast Herman ran aground on the Prerow Bank off Rostock, Germany.
What happened?
The vessel was en route from...
Denmark Use Block Chain in Ship Registration
The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) revealed it has launched a pilot project to shed light on the long-term possibilities of digitizing the entire ship...
Smoke Inhalation During Welding Process Kills Three
In an unfortunate incident which occurred on Tuesday, three ship workers reportely died after they were rushed to the hospital due to smoke inhalation.
What...
New Books Offer a Glimpse of Navy Crewmen’s Life at Sea
Navy operations officer Lim Woon Huat used to set sail regularly, spending about three months out at sea each year. His children would ask...
Gibdock Takes Invasive Action for Normand Reach
A surge in offshore vessel repair and maintenance work at Gibdock has included a special project for returning customer Solstad, to ensure that Normand...
Europort Masterclasses Shape Industry Thinking
Europort 2017 will once again feature a series of masterclasses allowing leading maritime and offshore professionals and experts to share knowledge and experiences on...
Adventure Cruisers Offered MissionEase
Vestdavit is bringing its MissionEase multiple-boat handling system to a new passenger ship audience, citing concerns that conventional launching and retrieval could compromise safety...
[Watch] Construction of LNG Carrier Ship
FSRU#8 (HN2865) was launched at Hyundai Heavy Industries on 21st march 2017 and we want to share the moment with you.
Disclaimer: This video is...
Maritime Piracy – the Next ‘Playground’ for Hackers
Cyber-security specialist CrowdStrike will be warning of the dangers the shipping industry faces from at hackers at Nor-Shipping 2017.
‘Invisible pirates’ tactics:
Appearing alongside the American...
Trump Honours Maritime Day
US President Donald Trump has recognized the maritime industry on US National Maritime Day, and called for US-flag ship operators to dress ship in...
Biofouling Keep Out
Biofouling was a backburner issue until 5 March 2017. On that day the Government of New Zealand ordered the bulk carrier DL MARIGOLD out...
Blueye Robotics Launches Underwater Drone
Trondheim, Norway-based Blueye Robotics has developed an underwater drone called Blueye Pioneer, which the company says allows shipowners, vessel crew, and shipyards to perform...
Stranded Ship Crew on Board with Dons Fans
A legal dispute over unpaid wages mean the Malaviya Seven has been “arrested” and is confined to the city’s harbour, leaving the seafarers in...
End of Maersk’s Drilling in US
At the end of June, the contract for the drilling vessel ‘Maersk Viking’ will expire, at which point there is every likelihood the vessel...
Cargo Ship Collided with Container Gantry Crane at Abidjan Port
The Cosco’s general cargo ship Da Zhi collided with container gantry crane, while berthing at Abidjan port in Ivory Coast on May 18.
What...
Grain-bearing Cargo Ship Breaks Free from Moorings
On May 21, A cargo vessel loaded with grain that broke loose from its moorings has been secured by the United States Coast Guard....
Cocaine Found in Engine Room Aboard Bulk Carrier
The Colombian police have reportedly found 87 kilos of cocaine hidden in the closed compartment onboard a bulk carrier.
What happened?
The secret stash was...
VLCC Rates to Fall Further in Well-supplied Market
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) are set to slide further next week, falling below tanker break even costs on routes from...
