‘Minor’ Oil Spillage In Yangtze River Due To Vessel Collision

The Chinese vessel which had sunk due to collision with oil tanker resulted in a little oil spillage.  All 16 crew members were safely...

MGO Lower Their Prices

MGO lower their prices further, as markets flood with excess supply of fuelIMOs regulation on low sulfur fuel stipulates vessels can burn fuels with...

Norway Doubles ECA Inspections

The Norwegian Maritime Authority may fine three vessels  for sulfur limit violations in Norway. Reported News Highlights:Samples from 100 ships is so far taken while...

Shell Kick-Off LNG Bunkering In UK

Shell confirmed the report of bunkering with Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), alternative bunker fuel to the SABIC ship in the UK port of Teesport...

Eight Die In Channel Tunnel

About 3,000 migrants - mainly from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan and Afghanistan- who are camping in Calais want to reach Britain. French Interior Minister Bernard...

DisneyLand Paris Gets In Pricing Trouble

Keeping the UK and German customers out of certain pricing promotions triggered a pricing probe on DisneyLand in Paris. It is reported that European Commission...

Stranded Filipinos In Greece Safely Sent Back Home

As sign of good omen, 20 out of 24 crew members who got stranded in a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier in Greece are returning home...

[Watch] Frost Flowers – An Unknown Phenomenon On Sea Ice

https://static.dvidshub.net/media/video/1507/DOD_102608773/DOD_102608773-512x288-442k.mp4 Frost Flowers, commonly, are found growing on young sea ice, in cold and calm conditions. By watching the video you will be surprised to...

Indian Government Declares Lower Customs / Excise Duty On Bunker Fuel

In a bid to resurrect the falling profits of the shipping industry and to see fresh investments in the coastal shipping sector, the Indian...

Singapore Calls For Tender From LNG Bunker Suppliers

Vessels berthed at Singapore ports will soon be supplied LNG fuel by successful applicants of the tender bid.  Interested applicants have been notified to...

New Bunkering Facility At South Indian State

Kerala government has planned to invest $134.05 million for the development of ports.  These ports would be equipped with bunkering facilities that include container...

Japanese Trio Faces Investigation in China

China’s National Development and Reform Commission has accused Japan’s three big shipping lines of price fixing and undertaking monopolistic practicesJapan’s three big shipping lines,...

Stacked Cotton or Linen Can Catch Fire

The Mariners’ Alerting and Reporting Scheme (MARS), run by The Nautical Institute, records and reports vital information about accidents (and near misses).  MARS database serves...

The Biggest Containership CMA CGM VASCO DE GAMA is Ready

One of the world’s leading shipping group, CMA CGM Group, has announced the delivery of the CMA CGM VASCO DE GAMA.  This 18,000 TEUs...

Cargo Ship Jiang Xia Xiang Capsizes

On July 23rd oil tanker Bai Chi carrying about 30,000 tons of crude oil, reportedly flouted rules, resulting in a collision with cargo vessel Jiang...

Natural Gas As A Preferred Fuel For Shipping Companies

The North American ocean carrier, TOTE is setting out the world’s first container ships fueled by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) complying to the environmental...

Second New Gen Offshore Carrier 8500 Launched

https://static.dvidshub.net/media/video/1507/DOD_102608773/DOD_102608773-512x288-442k.mp4 On Thursday, 23rd July, 2015, Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania launched a subsea support vessel by name Maersk Connector.  Developed by Damen Shipyards Group,...

The CMA CGM Upgrades Fleet Adding CAYENNE

The CMA CGM Upgrades Fleet Adding CAYENNE- First Of Its GUYANAMAX 3 Vessel SeriesThe CMA CGM, a worldwide leading shipping group, has upgraded its...

South Korea Free From MERS Virus

Coronavirus, a type of virus which includes the common cold and SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).  It emerged...

India’s Former President APJ Abdul Kalam Dies

Former Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam (popularly known as ‘Missile Man’) collapsed on Monday while delivering a scientific lecture.  He died at the...