Myth Busted – Handling the ECA fuels – Read Alfa Laval...
The game-changing legislation which came into force on 1st January 2015 - is the use of 0.1% sulphur fuels in the ECAs. The obvious...
“Avoidable Collision” Costs Jail Term for Sailor
Second officer of Scottish Viking ferry, Pasquale Miccio, failed to change course or heed warnings when it collided with the vessel “Homeland” at St...
“Ocean Bubble” Adventurer Ends in Jail as He Violates USCG Order
Ray "Reza" Baluchi, ‘ocean bubble’ adventurer, faces jail time along with $40,000 in fines for violating an order from the U.S. Coast Guard to cancel...
Piracy or Terrorism? Tanker Shot at off Yemen
Following the 3 kidnapping incidents of 18 seafarers in Philippine waters by terrorist group Abu Sayyaf, videos with ISIS banners were posted by the...
Seafarer Found Dead With Cut Throat, Onboard a Tanker
Tragedy Onboard A Tanker! Seafarer Found Dead With Cut Throat
On Apr 24, a tanker crewman was found dead in the hold of the tanker with a...
IMO Mandates – “Fuel Consumption Reporting Rule” – How to Address...
The recent update on the IMO's MEPC is that IMO has not adopted to a proposal to regulate greenhouse gases. However, IMO approved that...
The UK – A Leading Maritime Business Services Hub
The City of London Corporation has published its research findings that UK tops the list for its varied services in Maritime Business that includes...
Sailors Witness Birth of an Island and Escape Death
Can You Believe It! Birth of a New Island From UnderWater Volcano!!
We don’t really think about it on a daily basis, but the Earth...
AET Solely Acquires Paramount Tankers
AET has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% shares of Paramount tankers. Earlier, AET was holding 50-50 partnership along with Golden Energy...
[Watch] Fire Onboard a Tanker in Caspian Sea
Russian tanker caught fire and claimed the life of a ship’s mechanic in the Caspian Sea off Turkmenistan. Check out the video to...