Crane Collapsed Over A Containership – Crane Operator Injured!

The arm of the shore crane collapsed and the whole facility fell over the containership injuring the crane operator. The shore crane was unloading the...

[Update] Grounded Capesize Bulk Carrier Refloated In Suez Canal

  According to the reports, the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier ran aground in Suez Canal on 25th February 2016.  Nearly after 10 days, the vessel...

‘Fifth Beatle’ Dies At Age 90: Watch George Martin’s  – Five...

Sir George Martin, the music producer, who came to be known as "the fifth Beatle" for his work in shaping the band, died on...

Two Bulkers Detained In Singapore – Is it About Payments?

Two China-flagged bulk carriers were arrested for reasons which may relate to unresolved payment issues, reports say.  Even though the exact reasons behind the...

NYK’s Giant Leap With Big Data Analytics

The NYK Group and JMU Agree to Collect and Utilise Big Data on Series of 14,000 TEU Containerships NYK, Monohakobi Technology Institute and Japan Marine...

SS Central America: The Ship Of Gold

SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, was a 280-foot (85 m) sidewheel steamer that operated between Central America and the eastern...

A Lightering Vessel Sinks As Two Bulkers Collide!

Accident : Collision Vessel type : A Lightering vessel and Bulk carriers Location : Outer anchorage of Chittagong port Casualties/Pollution : Nil A lightering vessel capsized after two bulk carriers collided at...

Mandatory Mass Flow Meter Training Courses From MPA

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has announced a new series of courses on Mass Flow Meter and Bunker operations. It is mandatory for...

New Mega-Shipyard For Russia

The Independent Barents Observer, reports that Russia has begun the construction of the old Zvezda shipyard in Primorsk in the Far East.  On completion...

Maersk’s First Drone Assisted Delivery To A Ship At Sea

Maersk Tankers Claims First Drone Assisted Delivery To A Ship At Sea. Maersk Tankers tests drones to be an alternative for delivery of small parcels...