Singapore's policy makers have a fondness for boats.  Or so it seems from recurring images of "a small vessel in choppy waters" in their...

LR Comes Out With Guidelines for Ship Design and Operation Autonomous ships are likely to enter service soon.  The new guidance, from LR, provides the...

Royal Iris ferry started to take in water while on a Manchester Ship Canal cruise.  Watch a passenger footage of the evacuation operation. Disclaimer: This...

FRESH PROPOSAL - The Largest Salmon Producer to Raise Fish in Ships There is a fresh thinking in the industry of fish raising.  The world’s...

On June 11, 2016, Transport Canada commenced a round of consultations on the proposed Marine Liability and Information Return Regulations ("Regulations").  These Regulations are...

An Italian flagged vessel reportedly dropped anchor 30 nautical miles off Kollam due to a mechanical fault.  The crew attempted to fix the issue...

Ferry Ran Aground and Started Sinking, More than 70 Rescued The Royal Iris ferry ran aground in Eastham. More than 70 people were rescued. ...

In order to ensure safe usage of the social media by seafarers and protect the employer’s corporate image, INTERTANKO has issued ‘Social Media Guidance...

During periods in which the global shipping economy is volatile, the likelihood of unpaid freight or hire occurs with higher frequency.  Recently, the Club...

From 1st January 2015, ECA came into force and this was followed by new Chinese ECZs where fuel sulphur % are limited to 0.1%...