On August 1, a vessel broke from its moorings subsequently causing a triple accident. What happened? The vessel ‘European Express’ caused serious mechanical damage to two...

Unprecedented towing exercise between the Abeille Languedoc and the container ship CMA CGM Marco Polo off the coast of Le Havre CMA CGM – CMA...

On August 1, a steam pipe burst onboard a ship resulted in a crew member being severely injured. What happened? The vessel ‘Mercosul Manaus’ was docked...

Last week, Kristy Manzanares was found dead on a cruise ship off Alaska. She had been killed, allegedly by her husband Kenneth. The 39-year-old was...

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) wish to advise customers that all ships from international waters will be required to provide a ballast water sample and...

CMA CGM will shortly put pen to paper for up to nine world-beating 22,000 teu class ships. Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and South Korea’s...

Watch the Symphony of the Seas is one step closer to claiming the title of the world’s largest cruise ship. The ship’s construction continues...

Japan’s big three shippers -Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) -  have reported profits for...

The Container Ship Market 2017 examines the performance of the Container Ship market, enclosing an in-depth judgment of the Container Ship market state and...

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released its 2017 World Oil Transit Chokepoints report. Chokepoints are narrow channels along widely used global sea routes...

There is just one month to go for shipowners and managers to ensure that ECDIS on their ships is compliant with the latest industry...

On August 2, a container ship reportedly collided with a tug vessel which was employed in pushing barges on the Amazon river. What happened? The Maersk...

Spiders in the family Migidae don’t get out much. Known as “tree trapdoor spiders,” they are unapologetic homebodies, spending nearly their entire lives chilling...

On July 28, an autopilot failure resulted in a passenger ship striking the bottom of the Sea damaging its hull. What happened? The passenger vessel ‘Ferry...

The marine industry is increasingly becoming a victim of cargo theft and cargo loss each year. However, new technologies prove to be an advantage...

The spectre of overcapacity is clouding recent analyst optimism that ocean carriers could be heading for a period of sustained profitability. During the first six months...

Lower Forever Oil - A Denouement We have been saying for the last 3 years that the oil prices are not going to go up....

Two members of the Houston Pilots in the United States are to receive the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The pair...

Watch the 16,000 dwt car carrier Tricolor sink after she collided with a container vessel in the English Channel near France in 2003. SMIT...

In a boost to the maritime industry, the global LPG carrier fleet welcomed 92 new ships of all sizes and aggregating 4.8M m3 in...