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...

Sick Crewman Rescued from Cargo Ship

A Wellington Free Ambulance paramedic was lowered onto a ship, where the patient was lying on a stretcher. His condition was assessed before being...

Chinese Navy Rescues Ship from Pirates, Second Rescue within a Month

Over the weekend, Chinese navy rescued a Panamanian merchant ship from pirates in the Gulf of Aden. What happened? The Frigate Hengyang from China's 25th convoy...

Fire Engines Put Out Blaze on Board Ship

On Sunday, five fire engines were reportedly called to a douse a blaze on board a ship stationed at Immingham Docks. What happened? All the crew...

2 Pirates Killed and 1 Injured While Trying to Hijack Ship

In an incident that was confirmed by anti-piracy official in the semi-autonomous Puntland region that foreign naval forces have reportedly shot down two pirates...

Is this the World’s Coolest New Cruise Ship?

Miami may be the world's busiest cruise port, but there's more to adventures afloat here than the voyages themselves. At the Innovation Lab -...