https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be Palawan is a place in Philippines.  It is officially called the Province of Palawan.  It is an island located in the MIMAROPA region. History...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be Turkey has launched a new amphibious ship on October 3rd, 2015.  This ship, Bayraktar, is aimed to meet the operational requirements of the Turkish...

A leading ship owner has placed orders with Cavotec for several Alternative Maritime Power(AMP) systems.  A total of six AMPtainers has been ordered, of...

NYK has placed an order for 5,500 technologically advanced 40-foot refrigerated (reefer) containers, which are more efficient and reliable than older equipment.  Delivery of...

ClassNK, Tokyo-based International Classification Society, has provided Approval in Principle to the 98,000 DWT bulk carrier fuelled by LNG. Maritime Innovation Japan Corporation has...

Scientists found that bacteria gets resistant to drugs used when all other treatments have failed, puts the world on the cusp of a "post-antibiotic...

Accident type : Collision Vessels involved : MV Dona Paz and MT Vector Location : Tablas Strait Date : December 20, 1987 Casualties : 4,386 people died VESSEL INFO: Name : MV Dona Paz Built in : 1963 Flag :...

Crowley Wins American Maritime Safety Award 2015 For Standard Compliance Crowley Vessels were Honored with Environmental Awards for the implementation of drug and alcohol awareness...

Two crewmen died as they tried to help a crewmate in the hold of their ship but finally ended up  suffocating in the forecastle...

Accident : Fire Date : 18th November 2015 Vessel Involved : Le Boréal, a French-flagged Cruise Ship Location : Near the Falkland Islands Casualties : None A fire broke out in the engine room of...