[Watch] Seal Hitchhikes on a Vessel’s Rudder
A massive cargo ship was in for a surprise after a seal hitchhiked on the vessel’s rudder.
What happened?
A video posted online showed a seal...
Captain to be Fined for Using Heavy Fuel in Port
A captain has reportedly been fined in Marseilles criminal court for violating fuel standards.
What happened?
The captain of the vessel ‘Azura’ was detained on March...
It’s a Balljoint Connection Over the Bow
Balljoint connection over the bow – A special link between a floating pipeline and hopper dredger.
Winner is Ansuman Ghosh.
Photo: J. Babicz
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Guidance will Ensure Ships are Compliant with IMO Cyber Risk
Guidance is now published and will ensure shipowners to comply with IMO’s cyber risk management requirements, reports Marine Mec.
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IMO on Track to Introduce High Sulphur Fuel Carriage Ban from...
Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to prohibit not just the use, but also carriage of bunkers above 0.50% sulphur, have been agreed this week,...
[Watch] Underwater Survey of Submarine Wreck
In April 2018, a joint US and Australian expedition to survey Australia’s first submarine HMAS AE1 has provided detailed images of the 103-year old...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
TANKER REPORT
This report compiles the brief insights on the WS rates that were prominent this week. Also, it was visible that Panamax has highest...
IWSA Membership for Thordon Bearings
Thordon Bearings is now a part of the organisations who have signed up as a full associate member of the International Windship Association (IWSA),...
Scrubber Ready Vessel Added to Grimaldi Fleet
The granddaughter of late NY Governor, Mario Cuomo and the niece of current NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, Amanda Matilda Cuomo Cole has christened The...
[Watch] Eco Marine Power Expands Aquarius Eco Ship Project
Eco Marine Power (EMP) unveiled today its plan to widen the scope of the Aquarius Eco ShipTM project and invite other companies to join this innovative...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here....
[Watch] Cruise Ship Gets Caught in a Force 12 Hurricane
A VIRAL video shows the moment a cruise ship battled the dangerous seas of the Bay of Biscay during a storm.
Disclaimer: This video is...
How to Retire on a Luxury Cruise Ship
by Debbi Kickham
Mama Lee Wachstetter who turned 90 in May is an household name on the Crystal Cruises, as she has been living on the...
Can Ammonia Capture a 70% Mix of Ship?
The shipping industry has committed to “reduce the total annual GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2050,” and completely “phase them out, as...
Singapore Advances with Concurrent Bunkering But Hurdles Still Remain
Vopak Terminals Singapore and Stolthaven Singapore's recent moves to offer concurrent bunkering services at its terminals have been hailed as a solution to ease...
Bulk Carrier Still Detained Months After Accident
A long detainment of the bulk carrier at an Iraq port has been a cause of great concern for its owners, ship managers, and...
Panama Canal Transits Three LNG Vessels in One Day
On April 17, the Panama Canal Administration has announced that it was successful in the assisting the transition of three LNG vessels through its...
MOL Crude Oil Tanker Rescues a Castaway
On April 14, a crude oil tanker rescued a castaway which was stranded in the South China Sea.
What happened?
The crude oil tanker ‘Altair Trader’...
Naval Dome Wins Intelligence Award
Naval Dome’s Maritime Cyber Protection System (MCPS) received the renowned Marine Intelligence prize last night during the Marine Propulsion Awards and gala dinner.
The annual...
SeaThigor Shaft Seal Wins Innovation Award
Thordon Bearings’ revolutionary shaft seal SeaThigor took home the Marine Propulsion Innovation Award last night following the Riviera Maritime Media-organised awards and gala dinner,...
