Belgium Granted Maritime Tax Extension
The aim of the scheme, which was approved under EU state aid rules, is to encourage shipping companies to register their ships in Europe...
New General Agency Agreement Aims to Reduce Shipping Disputes
A new draft standard general agency agreement, covering a comprehensive list of functions contracted between shipowners and operators and ship agency firms, has been...
Ferry Runs Aground at Calais Port
A ferry reportedly allided with a bridge located at port after it was caught in the stormy weather and ran adrift on a sandbank...
Coaster Beached to Avoid Sinking, Costa Rica
On December 8, a coaster intentionally beached trying to avoid sinking in the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
What happened?
The Panama flagged coaster ‘Yicel’ intentionally...
General Cargo Ship Sank in Indonesian Waters Update
On December 8, a general cargo vessel reportedly sank in Indonesian waters and the vessel was loaded with cargo when the incident occurred.
What happened?
The...
Two Fatalities After Finnish Vessel Capsizes
On December 10, two maritime pilots tragically lost their lives after their vessel capsized and sank at Sea.
What happened?
A Finnpilot Pilotage vessel ‘L242’ reportedly...
Hydrodynamic Interaction Forces Results in Collision
Summary
On 24 June 2017 at about 0735, the tug Arafura Sea Delta collided with the general cargo ship Thorco Crystal about 2 NM west of...
[Watch] Wreckage of Vessel That Fired First American Shot in WWII
The infamous U.S.S. Ward fired at a Japanese submarine an hour before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
What are People’s Biggest Cruise Fears?
Everyone loves the smell of the Ocean, the feeling of wind in the hair combined with access to open bars and various fun activities....
Making Headway into Alternative Fuels
LPGreen, a joint development project between four leaders in the maritime industry, has been working on a concept design for an LPG carrier capable...
Shipping Costs are Surging Globally
The cost of moving pretty much every dry-bulk commodity — from fertilizer to salt to rocks — has surged since July, lifting the London-based...
ABB Opens First ABB Ability Collaborative Operation Center in China
ABB has added Shanghai to its global network of ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operation Centers, after formally opening a new facility to coincide with Marintec...
ABB’s First Azipod D Propulsion System Now in Operation
ABB, the leading propulsion solution provider, has revealed that an 8,000 kW rescue tug, the first vessel installed with its Azipod D electric propulsion...
Ship Registration in the Netherlands
Registration
Eligibility
Which ships are eligible for registration in the national shipping register(s) and which parties may register ships?
Seagoing and inland waterway vessels are eligible for...
New Consortium Formed to Study Autonomous Shipping
Consortium of around 20 maritime businesses formed
Consortium will work within the framework of the Smart Shipping Challenge 2017
Evaluate the requirements for...
Ferry Got Caught in Storm Off Calais
A ferry reportedly allided with a bridge located at port after it was caught in the stormy weather and ran adrift on a sandbank...
Top Three Shipbuilders Expect Wretched 2018
While the global shipbuilding industry is showing signs of recovery, Korea’s three big shipbuilders are still in a rut. Next year’s sales will be...
Captain Colluded in Ship Seizure? Court Denies Pre-arrest Bail
A sessions court denied pre-arrest bail to a ship captain, Prabhat Jha, and his wife, Rashmi, for allegedly facilitating the seizure of a vessel...
Barge Lost Emergency Anchor
On December 9, a vessel had to be assisted by a tug vessel after it reportedly lost its emergency anchor.
What happened?
The vessel ‘EMS Ponton...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Battles Rough Waves Sailing Through the Bermuda Triangle
A CRUISE SHIP battled a storm with rough waves reaching up to 20 foot swells whilst sailing through the mysterious Bermuda Triangle.
Disclaimer: This video...
