Robbers Steal Oil from Anchored Ship

On the early hours of August 19, few robbers boarded an anchored tanker and reportedly stole oil. What happened? The tanker was anchored at Lagos General...

Its Weather or Ship? Beaches Evacuated Due to Chemical Cloud

On August 27, a weird chemical cloud caused the beaches to be evacuated across East Sussex, England. What happened? The reason for the weird cloud has...

Ship Runs Ground in Port of Richards Bay

On August 28, a cargo vessel reportedly ran aground after coming in the way of a swift high tide. What happened? The Philippine-registered MV Beaumont cargo...

[Watch] Ship Pummeled by 40-Foot Waves

Passengers aboard a luxury cruise liner off the coast of New South Wales had their trip disrupted when some severe weather crossed the ship’s...

Bunker Prices Uncertain in Houston, Panama

Bunker suppliers and traders active in Houston and Panama said Tropical Storm Harvey is creating uncertainty for prices because participants don't know how long...

Deadlines Eased, New Schedules Set for Ship Owners

By Tom Kirk Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 71 was a very busy week and ship owners can now benefit from having a firm view...

Cargo Containers Lost at Sea are Hard to Count, Track

About 20 days ago, a cargo ship caught in rough swells off the Brazilian coast lost 45 shipping containers. Video on social media shows fishermen in small boats scavenging...

Liner Lubrication Paves Way for Knowing Your Engines Better

Marine Engines are one among the most critical mechanical structures that is put to operation for prolonged hours at Green Sea’s. Often on board...

Research Ship Becomes a Floating Classroom

For the first time, the CSIRO has allowed undergraduates access to the RV Investigator for an opportunity to explore the vessel's laboratories and research...

Conditions Prime for More Ship Demolitions

Activity in the demolition market is primed for an increase, a trend already occurring in the industry. With prices rising above the $400/lt LDT...

Shippers Prep for Asia-Europe Trade Volatility

Shippers and forwarders, some already bruised following the rollout of new global container shipping alliances and subsequent delays in the trade between China and...

It’s Time to Revisit Cars in Containers

By Jeroen van Oekel What’s the difference between roll-on, roll-off and container shipping? If you answered, “One can efficiently transport cars and trucks far better than...

Bow Thruster Replacement in Stages Keeps Cruise Vessel on Schedule

by Hydrex A 208-meter cruise vessel sailing in the Caribbean suffered steering problems after one of its two bow thrusters malfunctioned. Having to depend on...

EU MRV Regulation Entering Next Phase

The European Union MRV Regulation requires shipowners and operators to monitor, report and verify CO2 emissions from their vessels calling at EU ports. Two important...

[Watch] July Ship Groundings: Bridge Systems to Blame?

Editor Martyn Wingrove questions why new bridge technology caused groundings on a new ferry and modern car carrier in Northern Europe in July. Bridge systems...

Tanker Runs Aground in Shipping Channel

On August 25, an oil tanker reportedly loaded with 373,000 gallons of fuel reportedly ran aground in a shipping channel between New York and...

[Watch] Freighter Broke in Two Off Kilyos

Near the northern entrance of the Bosphorus the "Leonardo", which was unloaded enroute for repairs to Tuzla, started to buckle off Sarıyer Demirciköy and...

Freighter Breaks in Two! Anchor Chain Blamed

On August 27, a foreship which was unloaded and enroute for repairs reportedly broke into two after encountering problems with the anchor chain. What happened? The...

Typhoon Attack! 11 Rescued from Sunken Cargo Ship

On August 27, eleven crew members were rescued from a sunken cargo ship in Hong Kong during severe tropical storm ‘Pakhar’. What happened? The Government Flying...

Ferry Collided with Bulk Carrier, Loses it Bow Ramp

On August 24, a river ferry reportedly collided with a bulk carrier due to the captain’s fault. What happened? In the evening of August 24, the...