Extension of Strike by Greek Port Pilots Stirs Concern
The strike by pilots and tugs in the Greek port of Piraeus began at 6:00 am local time (0400 GMT) Monday and was scheduled...
Isthmus: The History
One of the most important projects of modern Greece, which played a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade, the canal of the Isthmus of...
Hydraulic Oils – Care for its Cleanliness
One common problem which the shipboard staff experience with the hydraulic oil systems, especially the mooring winches and anchor/windlass hydraulic systems is - “Contamination...
Fatigue & Jet Lag Caused Fire On a Cableship
Fatigue may have contributed to mistakes which led to a fire onboard a cableship during a bunkering operation.
The French accident investigation body BEAmer said...
A Student Who Stabbed Four Was Shot Dead
A male student at University of California, Merced who stabbed four others was shot dead in the University of California, Merced.
A male student and...
Disputes In Emission Control Areas Over Low Sulphur Fuel
IMO is authorised under MARPOL Annex VI to establish ECAs where vessels have to control and reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulphur oxides (SOx)....
[WATCH] The Battle to Save a Cargo Ship
Battle To Save A Cargo Ship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be
Nine crew members are missing after their boat sank off the coast in stormy conditions. Rescue workers are also...
Steamship Sank In Lake Michigan Killing 300
The Greatest Marine Horrors On Record
Accident type
: Collision
Vessels involved
: PS Lady Elgin and schooner Augusta
Location
: Lake Michigan
Date
: September 8, 1860
Casualties
: About 300 lives
VESSEL INFORMATION:
Name
:...
Hong Kong Port Expands in Size And Service
Hong Kong’s economy owes a great deal to the container port industry. The combined midstream services of Hong Kong terminal operators (Hutchison Port Holdings...
Gantry Cranes Create a Loading Record at APM Terminals
Rotterdam Maasvlakte II terminal set a loading record last month on the Madison Maersk with 17,152 TEU loaded, including ten high above deck stowage....