Interview with Søren Skou, CEO of Maersk Group, from the World...

Following are excerpts from a CNBC interview with Søren Skou, CEO of Maersk Group, from the World Economic Forum 2017 with Steve Sedgwick and...

The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing that Terrorised Australian Ships

Oblivious to the catastrophe they narrowly avoided, a century ago several thousand Australian troops sailing in a convoy of passenger liners passed an apparently...

[Watch] Stormy Waves Breaking Up the Ship

Watch an incredible footage of big stormy waves breaking up the concrete ship, SS Palo Alto. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....

What’s the Deal with Cruise Ship Gambling?

If you’re thinking that your next holiday might be an all-inclusive cruise, then there is every chance that, alongside the endless buffets and cringy...

Man Gets Eight Years for Ship Burglary

A Larose man who authorities said burglarized an offshore supply vessel, pointed a shotgun at the ship owner and held authorities at bay for...

Shippers Avoid New ‘Pirate Hotspot’

Shippers Avoid New 'Pirate Hotspot' in Waters West of the Philippines A surge in piracy to the west of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to...

Man Dies in Ship Boiler Room ‘Explosion’ in Port of Felixstowe

A person has died in what has been described as an "explosion" on board a ship at the Port of Felixstowe. One person was killed...

Who is Performing at Donald Trump’s Inauguration?

As Donald Trump prepares for Friday’s inauguration with historically low approval ratings, he’s also preparing for an inauguration celebration that’s been plagued by controversy.  Since...

Scrapping Continues at High Rates in 2017, Reflecting Industry Shifts

Dive Brief: Already in 2017, 35 container vessels, equal to approximately 119,500 TEU, have been designated as scrap material.  In 2016, only 9 vessels...

45,000 Robots form Part of Amazon Workforce

According to an article by the Seattle Times, 45,000 robots are working away at Amazon fulfillment centers.  Within the past three years, the e-commerce...

Suezmax Tanker Arrested Due to Unknown Reasons

According to the latest records from the Supreme Court of Singapore, a Suezmax tanker was arrested in Singapore on Thursday morning. The 1997-built tanker Ambassador...

Selektope® Antifouling Agent Inventor I-Tech Expands Team with Senior Appointment

Catherine Austin has assumed the role of Director Marketing and Communications at Gothenburg-based I-Tech, inventor and supplier of the unique marine anti-fouling agent Selektope®. In...

Connecting Ships, Ports and People Theme Launched by IMO Secretary-General

The importance of coherent and connected development across all maritime sectors will feature strongly in IMO’s work this year, as the Organization focuses on...

Emsworth Photographer Captures Dramatic Ferry Fire

On January 18, these dramatic images of a fire which broke out on a passenger ferry were captured by Emsworth photographer Chris Ison. The blaze...

Robot-Like Cleaner Uses Pneumatics to Scale Large Surfaces

Automated cleaning and paint removal for ship hulls and tanks has always been a tough job. Workers typically use high-pressure nozzles operating at 3,000...

Bulk Carrier Emergency Anchored After Engine Failure

A Capesize bulk carrier has reportedly suffered from an engine failure after it lost its propulsion power after a blackout. What happened? The Capesize bulk carrier...

El Faro Owner Settles Wrongful Death Cases with 28 Families

The owner of the El Faro cargo ship that sank, killing all 33 crew members, settled wrongful death cases with four more families this...

Maersk Lines Forays into New Charter

The Maersk Line has apparently reported that the rates pertaining to charter market for the medium "wide-body" container ships are the main target in...

Adventurer Sails to Antarctica on 100-year-old Ship

An adventurer has documented his 5,000 miles journey aboard a 100-year-old ship, sailing from Argentina to Antarctica to Cape Town. Geographic Information System Analyst Andrew...

Original Group Announces Itinerary for Second Nude Cruise

ONE of the world’s most infamous nude cruises has revealed plans to set sail on its second racy voyage. Original Group, whose made headlines around...