‘Caspian Sea Monster’ A Ship That Skim the Surface of Water
Beached on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, the Ekranoplan looks like a colossal aquatic beast — a bizarre creation more at home in the deep than above the waves.
Ground Effect...
‘Mystery Coronavirus Strain’ on Cargo Ship, Warn Officials
Queensland health officials are working to determine the mystery strain of COVID-19 infecting the crew of a cargo ship anchored off the Sunshine Coast.
The MV Sofrana Surville was blocked from docking in...
3 Missing After Tanker Explosion
Three seafarers are missing after an explosion on board a tanker in the Sea of Azov.
The explosion was on board the Russian-flagged tanker General Azi Aslanov.
Ten of the ship's crew were...
IMO Working Group Set ‘Mandatory Measures’ for Decarbonization Goals
IMO's new measures mark a major step forward, building on current mandatory energy efficiency requirements to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.
Proposed amendments to the MARPOL convention would require ships to...
Wärtsilä Selected by P&O Ferries To Power Super Ferries
The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected by P&O Ferries (P&OF), the British ferry operator, to power their new series of ‘super ferries’.
The contract is for two vessels, and the order was signed...
Tanker Drifts After Mechanical Failures
Turkish-flagged tanker drifting off Milos, says a news report in Ekathimerini.com.
What happened?
A tug has been sent to tow a disabled Turkish-flagged tanker to safety in the Aegean Sea, according to reports Friday.
11 member crew
The...
Scorpio Bulkers Ultramax Vessel Sale Deal
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. enters into a sale agreement for an Ultramax Vessel, says a press release published on their website.
The sale deal
Scorpio Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SALT) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company has...
Cosco Shipping Launches New VAX Service
Cosco Shipping's DIAMOND LINE GMBH launches VAX (Vado Express) Service, says an article published in their website.
About the new service
DIAMOND LINE GMBH announced the launch of a new service between Vado Ligure and Cosco's...
Carriers Holding Upper Hand Riding High on Spot Rates
According to a Loadstar article written by Gavin van Marle, container shipping spot rates on the main deepsea east-west trades this week maintained the historic highs seen in recent weeks.
Carriers Upper Hand
Today’s Shanghai Containerised...
New Organ Discovered in the Human Body
You may think we’ve learned everything there is to know about human spit, but it turns out the well has not gone dry as scientists have found a new organ in your throat, says...