Draught Increase Boosts Ship’s Income
During the life cycle of a vessel a need for increasing the earning capacity of a vessel may arise. This could be achieved by...
Ghost Ship Sparks New Kidnapping Fear
On July 18, a tugboat belonging to a Tawau-based local company was found abandoned without five of its crew members in the waters off...
Cargo Ship Owner and Agent Convicted in Greece
On July 18, a Piraeus Criminal Appeals Court acquitted 17 out of 32 defendants facing charges in connection with the drug-laden "Noor 1" tanker,...
Explosion Sinks a Cruise Ship in Amazon River
On July 16, the cruise ship “Aqua Amazon” suffered a very serious accident and sank in the Amazon River during a restocking mission.
Peruvian officials...
1804 Shipwreck Bullion Goes on Display
More than two centuries after the Spanish warship Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (roughly, “Our Lady of Mercy”) was sunk off the coast of Portugal...
Japan Surprises with 10.7% Rise in Bonded Bunker Fuel Sales in...
Japan’s May Bonded Bunker Fuel Sales Rise 10.7% from April to 2.35 mil Barrels
According to data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry...
5 Tips to Seafarers for Healthy Food Habits
It is vital that you look after your own health and wellbeing at sea and ashore. Make healthy, nutritious food choices and ensure a...
Hempel Unveils Multipurpose Fresh Epoxy Coating for Marine New Buildings
Hempel, leading world-wide coatings supplier, Hempel A/S announced that it has developed two innovative coatings for marine application. The new pure epoxy coatings add to...
[Watch] How To Prevent a Panama Canal Accident
Bulker Aground in Lake Superior
Watch a video on the Panama Canal Expansion Project and the Panama Canal Pilots view on how to prevent...
Brexit Need Not Happen! Can the Referendum be Ignored?
Parliament doesn't actually have to bring Britain out of the EU if the public votes for it. The referendum itself was advisory, rather than...