General Cargo Vessel Blocks Shipping Way After Engine Failure
On Thursday, a general cargo vessel reportedly blocked a busy shipping way after it got stranded following an engine failure.
What happened?
The general cargo vessel...
Missing Cruise Ship Employee Found Murdered
A press conference was held by the Law Enforcement Triangle Bonaire on developments in the investigation into the death of Adriana Morales de Florencio....
Laser Attacks on Cargo Ships
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating what appear to be a series of intentional laser attacks on pilots of commercial shipping vessels in the...
P&I Club to Tackle Global Crew Skills Shortage
North P&I Club And Seagull Maritime Team Up To Tackle Global Crew Skills Shortage
North P&I Club has entered into an exclusive partnership with Seagull...
Maersk Announces Hamburg Süd Board Changes
The board of shipping firm Maersk Line has approved the purchase of German shipping line Hamburg Süd and announced key organizational changes ahead of...
Bunker Industry Uncertain Over Response to Sulfur Cap
As fuel oil for vessels with scrubbers fitted will be more of a niche market from 2020 onwards, some smaller ports may not bother...
Building Confidence in Marine Lubricants
Marine diesel lubricant supplier Lubrizol is applying advanced testing techniques to simulate real-world challenges and accelerate the pace of product development.
For as long as...
Super-Freighter Class Ship Arrives to Larne to Cover P&O Ropax Refits
European Seaway, one of five Dover-Calais ships serving P&O Ferries premier short-sea route arrived to Larne for the first time so to provide refit...
Newbuilding Activity on the Rise
Ordering activity has continued its upwards pace over the course of the past week, raising fresh concerns that the glut of vessels could once...
Container Ships: Nights When the Wolves Aren’t Silent
It has been another very active week for the containership market with several of the recent news related to Greek tonnage providers. Navios Maritime...
Marine Power Systems Market to Grow at a CAGR 4.32% to...
The Global Marine Power Systems Market study conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the...
How To Protect Against MFM Abuse?
Mass Flow Meter Malpractice? This is What We've Seen in Singapore and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
A report by kaivan H Chinoy,...
US Shipbuilders Praise New Maritime Workforce Development Initiative
On 3rd May 2017, the representatives from Gene Green (D-TX) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) introduced a legislation intended to advance the capabilities of two-year...
[Watch] Lifeboat Drop – Especially Watch the Last Part
A regular boat drill goes awry - Be careful when you make fast the hooks of the boat. Especially watch the last part of...
Fleet Xpress Exceeds 10,000 Ship Milestone
Fleet Xpress, the ground-breaking service from Inmarsat has secured commitments covering in excess of 10,000 ships within 12 months of launch, in an extraordinary...
[Watch] Why are Lifeboats Killing Seafarers?
By Nick Yatsenko
During my life at sea, I was always anxious during the life boat drills. One of my relatives was employed on MSC...
[Watch] Stranded Cargo Ship Gets a New Leash of Life
On the evening of May 2nd, the cargo vessel Maya S was seen passing the narrow Stör barrage.
The ship was reportedly stranded for two...
LNG Bunkering Demo in Singapore
Maiden bunkering demonstration transferring liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a ship was carried out on Tuesday (May 2) - the first time the natural...
She Works on Ship She Helped to Design
A pamphlet from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) provided the answer for Ms Iris Leow, now 37.
She signed on as a communications specialist...
[Watch] Cargo Vessel Passing Through the Narrow Stör Barrage
Cargo vessel MAYA S passing through the narrow Stör barrage on the evening of May 2, 2017. After the bankruptcy of its owner the...