Tanker Market on Mixed Fortunes
Tanker Market on Mixed Fortunes During March
According to the latest monthly report from OPEC, in March, the tanker market showed mixed patterns with VLCCs...
[Watch] Daewoo Shipbuilding’s Bailout Plan Cleared
Daewoo Shipbuilding's Bailout Plan Cleared by Pension Fund
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., the world’s largest shipbuilder, won a reprieve from major bondholder National...
Shipping Industry Much Better Positioned
Shipping Industry Much Better Positioned than a Year Ago
Esben Poulsson, President of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), speaking at a media briefing for Singapore...
Maritime Expert Explains Rise in Sea Piracy, Says Notorious Pirate ‘Could...
Somali media has reported that a notorious Somali pirate leader is missing after an attempt last Saturday to hijack a cargo ship.
What happened?
Abdikarim Salah...
The Fall of the TITANIC
The following represents the best estimations science and history can currently make as to what happened in the moments immediately before and after the...
Prepared for Risky Waters?
by Rakesh Kumar , Company Security Officer
Reports estimated in the last twelve months, 58 seafarers were kidnapped in this region in 13 incidents by...
[Watch] Scenic Eclipse – Azipod
Scenic Eclipse will feature the latest version of the advanced Azipod propulsion system.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
Foreign Tanker Crew Underpaid
Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Norwegian shipping company Transpetrol TM, alleging it underpaid dozens of foreign crew while they were...
Cargo Hold Cleaning
When cargo holds are presented for loading cargoes in bulk and they are not sufficiently clean for the intended cargo, delays, off-hire and charter...
Casino Cruise Ship Runs Amok, “Captain’s Error” Blamed
A Texas casino cruise ship named “Jacks or Better” crashed during a weekend evening run, with the accident coming just a little more than...
MEPA – Fire in Container Ship, a Serious Threat to the...
A chemical substance laden container ship 'MSC Daniela', which reportedly caught fire on April 4 still poses a threat to the environment as the...
[Watch] How to Avoid Accidents Due to Nitrogen Onboard Product Tankers
Make yourself aware of the relationship between Nitrogen and your ship and avoid personal injury and ship damage.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...
Encouraging Signs for Ship Repair Market
Gibdock has got off to a sound start in 2017, with encouraging signs of underlying recovery in several markets.
Richard Beards, Managing Director, says: “Many...
An Autonomous Future for the Maritime Industry
Unmanned vessels and autonomous logistics operations are set to transform the way people and goods move around. We take a closer look at how...
Shipping Faces New Overtonnage Supply in Two Years
Shipping could find itself in new overtonnage supply in two years’ time, if newbuilding ordering picks up pace once more
As the growth potential for...
Crew Intoxication Due To Aniline Cargo
Summary:
The Maltese flagged chemical carrier Bomar Mercury had loaded a cargo of Aniline in Tees, UK from 1625 on 17 July 2015 until 1705...
Big Data on Wheels
Modern cars are equipped with more than 100 sensors that create a constant stream of data. Measuring things like location, performance, physical parameters and...
RINA Activities on Drone Assisted Visual Inspections
INTRODUCTION
Advantages in the employment of drones for initial visual ship inspection
Easier preparation of elements to be inspected, e.g. no need of scaffoldings or...
Top 7 VLCC Tanker Companies in the World
The fuel that your car consumes during your daily commute to work is likely to have been in your car in the first place...
First Ever Gas-powered Aframax Tanker Gets X-DF Technology
Extending the benefits of its dual-fuel technology beyond LNG carriers with a world premiere, Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) has announced that its low-speed...