Ferry Freight Service Axed After Fire

The services of a freighter were suspended following a fire that erupted onboard the vessel. What happened? The ferry operator DFDS axed its freight service between...

[Watch] Seal Hitchhikes on a Vessel’s Rudder

 A massive cargo ship was in for a surprise after a seal hitchhiked on the vessel’s rudder. What happened? A video posted online showed a seal...

Captain to be Fined for Using Heavy Fuel in Port

A captain has reportedly been fined in Marseilles criminal court for violating fuel standards. What happened? The captain of the vessel ‘Azura’ was detained on March...

It’s a Balljoint Connection Over the Bow

Balljoint connection over the bow – A special link between a floating pipeline and hopper dredger. Winner is Ansuman Ghosh. Photo: J. Babicz Did you subscribe for...

Guidance will Ensure Ships are Compliant with IMO Cyber Risk

Guidance is now published and will ensure shipowners to comply with IMO’s cyber risk management requirements, reports Marine Mec. Flag state Republic of Marshall Islands...

IMO on Track to Introduce High Sulphur Fuel Carriage Ban from...

Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to prohibit not just the use, but also carriage of bunkers above 0.50% sulphur, have been agreed this week,...

[Watch] Underwater Survey of Submarine Wreck

In April 2018, a joint US and Australian expedition to survey Australia’s first submarine HMAS AE1 has provided detailed images of the 103-year old...

Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights

TANKER REPORT This report compiles the brief insights on the WS rates that were prominent this week. Also, it was visible that Panamax has highest...

IWSA Membership for Thordon Bearings

Thordon Bearings is now a part of the organisations who have signed up as a full associate member of the International Windship Association (IWSA),...

Scrubber Ready Vessel Added to Grimaldi Fleet

The granddaughter of late NY Governor, Mario Cuomo and the niece of current NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, Amanda Matilda Cuomo Cole has christened The...