CMA Conference Witness Launch of EU MRV Accredited VEEMS

Viswa Lab has just announced a new product for the marine industry called VEEMS. This system was originally introduced in 2014 and has been...

Ship’s Engine Cooling System Fails Off Fecamp

The general cargo ship Riga lost propulsion power during the passage of English Canal. What happened? The vessel suffered engine cooling system failure north off Fecamp...

MFM with Soundings Helps Bunker Dispute

Bunker Quantity Disputes - Mass Flow Meters The introduction of mass flow meters (MFM) for bunker operation in Singapore is a welcome development. Unfortunately it...

Drowning on the Anthem of the Seas?

On Friday, reports were pouring in that a passenger onboard a cruise ship has unfortunately passed away due to drowning. What happened? Passengers, who disembarked from...

Deadly Tool that Cuts Fingers and Gashed Face Still in Use

Shipbuilding: Deadly tool that cuts fingers and gashed face still in use Martin Osborn had a job to do at the Alabama shipyard: Use a...

Large Cargo Ship Suffers Engine Failure

On March 20, Lifeboat crews have been taking part in a major rescue operation after a large cargo ship suffered complete engine failure. What happened? The...

Maersk Says No to Bribes

Maersk Draws the Line at Bribes At an anti-corruption course held recently at Malmö’s World Maritime University, Maersk Captain Morten Busch put it even more...

1,000th Neopanamax Vessel Passes through New Panama Canal

On 29 March, the Panama-flagged box ship MSC Anzu owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company made the historic 1,000th transit through the new locks, heading...

Baltic Dry Index Climbs to 1196, up 24 Points

On March 17 2017, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 24 points, reaching 1196 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange...

Hurricane Put Charleston Ship Terminal on Backup Power

Port unplugged: Hurricane put Charleston ship terminal on backup power Without much notice, a Port of Charleston shipping terminal went off the grid for a...