A major rescue operation, involving Coast Guard helicopter and two RNLI lifeboats - Stromness and Kirkwall, to assist the adrift Cargo ship Skog was...

The vessel ran aground which narrowly missed to hit a petrol station on shore. Accident : Vessel grounding Vessel Involved : Crown Emma, a reefer ship Date : 24th November...

“Vessel groundings are becoming more common in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) territory.  However, many vessel groundings go unreported or Government officials are not...

The Panama Canal authorities have informed that they undergo the experience unusually high demand and are taking several steps to expedite traffic, decrease Canal...

Are you aware of the Navigational conduct rules? These are the basic navigational rules to be followed at sea.  The International Rules were formalized in...

Accident type : Collision Vessels involved : RMS Empress of Ireland and SS Storstad Location : Saint Lawrence River Date : May 29, 1914 Casualties : 1,012 people died VESSEL INFO: Name : RMS...

International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) -Asia conducted a forum viewing at the local (Singapore) bunkering scene covering areas of topical interest to the bunker...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be A runaway anchor has caused havoc for a ship's crew after it spun out of control and caught fire.  Video of the mishap has...

Cargo Ship Adrift Near Haida Gwaii Incident : Vessel Adrift Date : 24th November 2015 Location : Near the coast of Haida Gwaii Casualties/Pollution : Nil A cargo ship from Alaska is reported...

Adrift Cargo Ship Under Rescue Operation Off Orkney Incident : Vessel Adrift Date : 24th November 2015 Location : Off Orkney Casualties/Pollution : Nil The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirmed that on...