Ship Fires: A Major Threat to Maritime Safety

Ship fires pose a threat to maritime safety in Europe with the highest risk on roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ships because a single ship may...

US Navy Test Ship Conducts Tests on 100% Alternative Fuels Successfully

It was announced on 7th July that The US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division's (NSWC PHD) Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS), ex-Paul...

Eco-Ship Versus Enviro-Ship

If you follow the shipping industry’s trade media, the term “eco-ship” pops up rather frequently.  However, does the term “eco-ship” distinguish between the ECO-...

Heritage Steamship begins Voyage to Bideford

Heritage steamship SS Freshspring has made the first leg of her voyage to Bideford, England. The vessel, one of the few small steam coasters left...

[Watch] Thome Gets Two awards at the Indian Seafarers’ Choice Awards...

Bulker Aground in Lake Superior Thome picks up two awards for its tanker fleet operation and offshore management service Thome Shipping India has won the...

Top 5 Questions that Can Reduce Ship Accidents and Detentions

An Important Reason for Ship Accidents and Detentions: Lack of Training. More vessels are being detained by port state control (PSC) because of ecdis deficiencies....

What Could Have Saved the Vessel from an Anchoring Casualty?

A bulk carrier sailed from Richards Bay, South Africa, on 20 June 2015 with 165,906 tonnes of manganite.  She was bound for a discharge...

Root Cause of Ship Incidents from Swedish Club

The Swedish Club Puts Root Cause of Incidents into Focus The Swedish Club has launched its latest publication, Claims at a Glance, which provides an...

Brexit Cuts Serena Williams Prize Money

Pound Crash Due to Brexit Costs Serena Williams $262,600 Tennis champion Serena Williams is one among those who have lost money in wake of last...

Brexit and Sulphur Regulations – What Now?

IBIA Investigates: Brexit and Sulphur Regulations – What Now? The prospect of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union – nicknamed ‘Brexit’ – has raised...