The Future of Fuel & Lubes for a New Era

IMO 2020 sulfur cap: lube producers take a pragmatic approach There has been little reaction by way of statements or position papers from marine fuel...

Crude Stained Oil Tanker Banned at Sea

In the scorching heat of the Caribbean Sea, workers in scuba suits scrub crude oil by hand from the hull of the Caspian Galaxy,...

New Marine Breakaway Coupling

KLAW Launches New Marine Breakaway Coupling The Marine2, launched by KLAW, is 32% shorter and 25% lighter than alternative marine breakaway couplings on the market...

Massive Haul of Cocaine Discovered by Ship Floating at Sea

A Danish transport ship unexpectedly became embroiled in a massive drug-smuggling case earlier this month while making its way up the North Sea off...

[Watch] Ship BBC WESER Raised at Lock 3, Welland Canal

The upbound BBC WESER is raised at Lock 3 on the Welland Canal, April 17, 2017. On her way to Lock 3, WESER passes...

Alert! Return of Organotin in Silicone Hull Coatings

The re-emergence of organotin in marine hull coatings is of increasing concern, with academics and environmentalists calling on IMO to investigate the use of...

Raging Black Sea Storm Splits Cargo Ship in Half

On Wednesday, a dry cargo ship reportedly suffered a wreck and raised a distress call. What happened? A dry cargo ship Geroi Arsenala sent a distress...

Gibdock Secures Quality and Environmental Recognition

After an intensive 10-month review and upgrade of operating processes across the company, Gibdock has made the transition from ISO 9001:2008 to the new...

Hydrogen Powered Vessel Aiming Zero Emissions Embarks on World Voyage

The Energy Observer, a hydrogen-powered yacht slated to embark on a zero-emissions around-the-world voyage, Friday was launched into the sea. The vessel, which will set...

Inaccurate Situational Awareness Results in Collision

Summary On 05 December 2015, the Maltese registered bulk carrier Maraki, and the Bahamas registered vehicle carrier Ivory Arrow, collided in position 51° 22.2´ N 002°...