USD$1.6bn Financing of Six LNG Carrier Vessels

An international law firm, Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) recently advised Teekay LNG partners and its joint venture partner China LNG (CLNG) Shipping on...

ASRY Optimistic About Prospects for 2018

ASRY is a leading ship and rig repair facilities in the Middle East Gulf, who held the 150th meeting of its Board of Directors...

Cargo Ship Loses Power Off St Alban’s Head

On New Year’s Eve, a cargo vessel reportedly lost its power and had to be assisted by lifeboat volunteers. What happened? The 81 metre cargo vessel...

Barge Catches Fire During Fireworks Display

A New Year Eve fireworks display intended to entertain revellers turned to be a disaster on the beach when it caused a huge explosion. What...

Tanker and Platform Severely Damaged in Allison Off Den Helder

On December 31, a tanker and an offshore platform were severely damaged an allision off Den Helder. What happened? The tanker ‘Elsa Essberger’ was reportedly involved...

Spontaneous Combustion Caused Cargo Fire

On December 31, a fire reportedly broke out in the cargo hold of a cargo vessel caused due to spontaneous combustion. What happened? A fire broke...

[Watch] The Genuine Gas Start of MAN Dual Fuel Engines

This Animation show explains the technical procedures of pure gas engine start of the MAN 51/60DF.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....

The Importance of Moving Cautiously on Mooring Maneuvers

By Tom StieghorstWhile at PortMiami recently on the MSC Seaside, I had a chance to see Carnival Cruise Line's Sensation ease into its berth behind...

NYK Releases Partial Findings in Study on Avoiding Collisions

On December 28, NYk and NYK group companies MTI Co. Ltd. and Japan Marine Science Inc. have unveiled a partial study on how to...

The Motorship’s Low-speed Review of the Year

The Motorship presents its low-speed marine engine highlights of 2017.  ‘Low-speed’ is a misnomer when it comes to developments in the marine two-stroke market...