Fatality During Cargo Tank Cleaning!
A shipyard worker lost his life as he was working on a newbuilding vessel at the Fukuoka Shipbuilding in Japan, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
According...
A Revolutionary Project To Achieve Zero-Emission Operations
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has informed it is taking part in a ‘revolutionary’ project combining batteries and hydrogen fuel cells which will enable ships...
[Watch] What Is It Like Living in a Quarantined Ship?
A two-week quarantine has left Masako Ishida and hundreds of others dealing with inconveniences and trying to figure out how to pass the time,...
Request from Passenger On Virus Stricken Cruise
"One banana a day, washed down with neat whisky"- that's the humble request from a British passenger on the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship off Japan...
SDC 7 To Finalize Ship Stability Criteria
International Maritime Organization (IMO) 's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 7), meeting at IMO Headquarters (3-7 February), is expected to finalize a...
IMO 2020: Are the Predictions On Par With the Reality?
IMO 2020 is now in effect and is marking a massive shift in the industry. Seeking Alpha discusses as to how have the expectations fared...
Chinese Box Rate Recovery on Hold
With the coronavirus outbreak set to extend the traditional cargo lull in the post-Chinese New Year period, container spot rates will come under increasing...
NCSR Urges Members To Monitor Polar Code For Non-SOLAS Ships
NCSR vouched the group to monitor potential new SOLAS chapters being added to the Polar Code.
IMO's Polar Code ensures the safety of...
Why are Cruise Ships Always Painted White?
According to an article published in MSN Lifestyle, have you ever pondered over the thought on why cruise ships are always painted white?
Cruise misconceptions...
Four Reported Dead, Two Missing After Tanker Fire
According to an article published in Lloyds List, Emirati authorities will carry out a DNA test to see if two of the dead were...