110 Containers of Toxic Waste Illegally Shipped

  In a major development, Malaysian port authorities discovered 110 containers filled with illegally dumped toxic waste at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, reports Safety4Sea.  What...

Iconic DNV GL Classified Dry Bulk Carrier Up for Auction

According to Shipbid.net, Ningbo Pioneer Shipping Company Limited has announced auction of its 1990 built 68788 mt DWT Bulk Carrier. Where and When? Ningbo Pioneer is...

[Watch] Huge Black Bear Takes a Nap in Kiddie Pool

According to an article published on CNN, a woman in Virginia was delighted when a large black bear decided to take a nap in...

Baltic Dry Index Falls To 1,293 Down 24 Points

According to a Yahoo News report, the Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, that tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell for...

Significant Improvement in Port Operations Hints Report

The eleventh and final bi-weekly version of the IAPH-WPSP Port Economic Impact Barometer has just been published. It shows a progressive improvement in...

Carrier Capsized and Sank

Chinese sand carrier with 9 crew on board capsized and sank at night Jul 26, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Chinese sand carrier...

Cargo Ships Collide, One Vessel Sinks

Cargo ships collided at around 0000 Beijing time (UTC +8) Jul 27, Taizhoum Zhejiang province, East China sea, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Cargo ships MV...

Seafarers Exempted from COVID-19 Travel Bans

Greece announces its decision to exempt seafarers from COVID-related travel restrictions, says an article published in Safety4Sea. Seafarers exempted Amid the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions...

How Covid 19 Impacts Children

 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends K-12 schools reopen this fall, as health risks should be weighed against the detriment...

800 Cruisers File COVID19 Cruise Outbreak Handling Lawsuit

Shine Lawyers have filed a Federal Court class action against the owners of the Ruby Princess. The owners have been sued over the...