[Watch] Nuclear Powered Ship Smashes Through Ice Very Close to Explorers

 The group of men had been driving across stretches of northwestern Russia when the horrifying moment happened. They can be heard screaming as the towering...

Tanker Adrift Off Slite

On January 24, a vessel reportedly remained adrift after encountering engine problems. What happened? The vessel ‘Kaprifol’ was enroute from Aarhus to Turku when it reportedly...

Accidents Reports from Lloyd

The accident report for the month of January has reportedly been compiled by Lloyd. The report comprises of five vessels that have involved in...

Vessel Operators Setting Course for Automated Navigation

Shipping companies in Japan and abroad are developing self-operating technology for vessels, as the transport ministry is looking to have Japanese corporations take the...

This is What the ‘Sea Monster’ Sunken Ship Looks Like

It's been a year since the The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Artificial Reef Program sunk a monster watercraft nearly 60 miles offshore from...

Call for Ban on Non-compliant Fuel on Board Ships

Leading environmental organizations and the international shipping industry have joined forces and unitedly call for an explicit ban on non-compliant fuel on board ships...

Fully Electric, Emission-free Barges Launched on Europe’s Waterways

Port-Liner is to roll-out the first fully electric, emission-free barges in Europe. Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Rotterdam ports will host the new vessels, capable of handling...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is ‘Polar Code Ready’

It’s been a full year since the IMO launched the Polar Code to enhance the protection of seafarers and the environment in Arctic and...

Inmarsat Adapts Fleet Xpress for Offshore Support Vessels

Inmarsat has launched a new set of Fleet Xpress plans designed specifically to meet the technical and commercial requirements of offshore support vessels (OSVs). The...

Carriers to Postpone Newbuild Box Ship Deliveries

More carriers may join Cosco and Yang Ming in exerting pressure on Asian shipyards to defer the delivery of newbuild ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs),...

Captains and Pilots Called for Testing of Sea Traffic Management

The European Maritime Simulator Network EMSN aims at improving the exchange of information and route guidance in maritime transport and at reducing waiting times...

One Stop Fleet Management Program – KR e-Fleet v2

European Maritime Simulator Network EMSN issues open call for all mariners to participate in a joint simulation activity. Why? The European Maritime Simulator Network (EMSN), aims...

Deep Tracking Technology Installed on German Vessel

The Sonardyne International is making headlines for installing a deepwater acoustic tracking technology onboard its research vessel. The organization is in the news, for developing...

Cargo Vessel Refloated After Grounding Off St. Thomas

On January 23, a cargo vessel reportedly ran aground near Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. What happened? The cargo vessel ‘Ocean Spirit...

[Watch] Overview of Efforts To Salvage Oil Tanker

The Iranian oil tanker Sanchi was carrying nearly 140,000 metric tons of condensate – a highly flammable form of ultralight crude oil – when...

Engine Cooling and Water Leak That Disabled Vessel

Navy 11MPL small boat being launched from Carter Hall, about 1530, prior to transiting to stricken fishing vessels Capt. David and Miss Kaylee. (Photo by...

First Bitcoin Freight Deal Executed in Shipping

Prime Shipping Foundation piloted blockchain payment system Vessel carried 3,000 tons from Rostov to Samsun in December Cryptocurrencies are making inroads into food commodity...

Are Tanker Owners Heading for a Difficult Scrap?

The decision by Norges Bank and the Council of Ethics of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global to blacklist a number of shipping companies...

IRANIMEX2017 is Middle East’s Largest Maritime Event

The scale of emerging maritime market opportunities, following Iran’s re-engagement with global trade partners, was brought into sharp focus at IRANIMEX, powered by Europort,...

Everything You Should Know About Reefer Shipping

‘Reefer' is a term used in shipping to refer refrigerated ships and shipping containers that transport perishable commodities by sea. Temperature-controlled transportation is used for...