Panama and China Sign Accord on Maritime Transport
The government of Panama and the People’s Republic of China have signed an accord on maritime transport.
The accord was signed in the presence of...
DHT Holdings Plans to Sell Three of its Oldest VLCCs
The DHT Holdings, has announced its plan sell three of its oldest VLCCs in connection to a bank debt that has to repaid.
What happened?
The...
U.S. Destroyer Damaged Again as it Heads for Repairs
The U.S. Navy has been plagued by a string of accidents, has experienced a recent setback when a U.S.Navy vessel was damaged after it...
12 Sailors Missing After Cargo Ships Collide in Pearl River Estuary
On November 27, twelve sailors were reportedly missing after two cargo vessels collided with each other in the Pearl River Estuary.
What happened?
Both the cargo...
Disabled Cargo Ship Towed Back to Port
On November 27, a disabled cargo ship was reportedly towed to port after encountering trouble in the rough North Atlantic seas.
What happened?
The vessel ‘MV...
Court Acquits Crew Members of US Anti-piracy Ship of All Charges
On November 27, the Madras high court acquitted all crew members and guards of the US anti-piracy ship from all charges of the Arms...
Injuries in Cargo Loading! Crew Entrapped Between Cargo Units
Summary
On 05 November 2016, an able seaman (AB) on board the Maltese registered roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) ship Catherine was severely injured during cargo operations....
[Watch] DNV GL Carries Out its First Offshore Drone Survey
DNV GL surveyors have carried out the classification society’s first offshore drone survey on the semisubmersible vessel Safe Scandinavia in the North Sea. This...
Can the Shipping Industry Change Course on Energy?
More than 150 shipping industry leaders from around the world met recently in Bonn for the UN Climate Change Conference. Gathering aboard the MS RheinFantasie river cruise ship,...
Al Southwick: The Big Canal Battle – Panama vs Suez
Over the years, there’s been a long drawn battle between Suez Canal and Panama. Of the two, Panama has emerged as a clear winner...