Dropped Object Whilst Re-Positioning Cargo

What Happened / Narrative: At the request of the vessel Master, the rigs starboard crane was asked to re-position a tank on the aft deck...

Inmarsat Sets New Pricing Plan for Fleet One

Inmarsat Maritime has launched a new fishing pricing plan for the Pacific North West which will make it easier and more economical for regional...

ClassNK Announces R&D Roadmap

Leading classification society ClassNK has released R&D Roadmap, detailing its vision and goals for projects over the next five years. The R&D Roadmap outlines the...

Hapag-Lloyd Scraps Three Container Ships

Hapag-Lloyd has completed the sale of three of its older container ships. The “Deira”, the “Najran” and the “Sakaka”. The vessels are set to be...

[Watch] The Ice Ship – How She Looks After the Storm

How ship looks when she is covered with Ice completely. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...

AMVER Awards Come to Rotterdam for Europort

In a notable first for Europort, this year’s event will host the US Coast Guard’s Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) 2017 Awards, marking...

Dry Bulk Rebound Pushes Newbuilding Ordering Activity

The rebound of the dry bulk market has prompted some ship owners into committing more funds towards the newbuilding market, despite the slowdown of...

BIMCO’s Practical Guide for Shipmasters on BWM

BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, has launched a practical guide for shipmasters managing new ballast water management systems. It coincides with the entry into...

Damaged Seal in Fuel Oil Pump Results in Collision

Summary A Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) collided with the legs of a jack-up drilling rig, causing some damage to the PSV. The incident occurred after...

Salvors Deal with Bulker Fire

An on-going salvage operation has highlighted potential dangers from shipboard fires and dealing with the phenomenon of chemical reaction. The incident started when the British-owned...