Maersk Hints at Using LNG in Post-2020 Low Sulphur Shipping

Maersk Line intends to convert some of its ships to run on LNG fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 0.5% sulphur cap...

High Demand for Antifouling Solution

As global water temperatures increase, global ‘biofouling hotspots’ in subtropical/tropical areas are intensifying, exposing new buildings at the world’s major shipyards to greater risk...

World’s First Hybrid Ship Launched in Norway

The World’s first hybrid ship ‘MS Roald Amundsen’ was launched in Norway by Hurtigruten, at the Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway. The vessel is Hurtigruten’s...

$500 Million Fine Slapped on Car Four Carriers by EC

A fine of €395 million has been imposed on four maritime carriers by the European Commission (EC) for violating the European Union’s (EU) antitrust...

Chief Engineers’ Fingers Trapped in Hatch

On February 15, a crew member was injured onboard a cargo ship and was rescued by an all-weather lifeboat. What happened? A chief engineer was reportedly...

List of Ships Dismantled Worldwide in 2017

The NGO Shipbreaking Platform published on 20th feb, its List of Ships dismantled worldwide in 2017 in tidal beaches of South East Asia revealing...

Commodities Shipper Seeks $150 Million to Start Cryptocurrency

Prime Shipping Foundation is looking to raise funds mid-2018 New digital coin meant to speed bulk freight settlement The shipping agency that struck the first freight...

EU to Finance New Baltic-Black Sea Transport Corridor

The European Union will finance a Go Highway project together with Ukraine, establishing a new transport corridor on the Silk Road. The announcement was made...

Pitch Propeller Thought to Have Triggered Accident

Since Feb 20, the "Akacia" was berthed inside the damaged lock of the Kiel-Canal in Kiel-Holtenau at 3.30 p.m. along with the tug "Wolf",...

Grounded Cargo Ship Salvaged After Almost Three Weeks

On February 3, a cargo vessel was reportedly grounded off Zhuwei Fishing Harbor, Taoyuan and caused oil pollution. What happened? The cargo vessel ‘Hang Yu 11’...