[Watch] Tanker Hits Breakwater

Watch tanker hit the dyke sailing at high speed, most probably due to steering failure. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice...

Coronavirus Withers from a Tiger To a Wild Cat

Infectious diseases specialist Prof Matteo Bassetti says Covid-19 has been losing its virulence. Coronavirus has downgraded from a "tiger to a wild cat" and could die out on its own without a vaccine,...

[Watch] MSC’s Eco-friendly Containership Moves 34,263 TEUs, Set New World Record

Mediterranean Shipping Company’s eco-friendly containership sets new world record at Port of Los Angeles, says an article published in Offshore Energy. The record breaking activity 18,465 containers from the MSC Isabella were moved successfully during a...

[Watch] 21 Shipping Containers Lost Overboard

Nearly 21 containers were lost overboard from container barge, Hawaii, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? Nearly 21 containers were lost overboard from barge HO OMAKA HOU, towed by tug HOKU LOA from Honolulu to Hilo, Hawaii.  It...

Bulk Carrier Loaded With Fertilizer Runs Aground

A bulk carrier ran aground in front of Limenes, southern Crete, Greece, while en route from Morocco to Suez, with 57,000 tons of fertilizers on board, reports the Maritime bulletin.  What happened? Bulk carrier STAR CENTAURUS...

US Faces Big Saharan Dust Plumes Visible from Space

A layer of Saharan dust heading toward Florida could mean a reduced chance of tropical activity and potentially hazy skies in the coming days. A strikingly colorful sunset may soon be coming to...

Novak Djokovic Tests Coronavirus Positive Amid Adria Tour Fallout

Top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic and his wife have COVID-19 after he played in a series of exhibition matches. The matches were organized in Serbia and Croatia with zero social distancing amid the...

How To Get DNV GL Certification for COVID-19 Cruise Management

  Viking Line has been awarded DNV GL’s verification in accordance with its My Care methodology. Aimed at facilitating industry players to resume operations better prepared for COVID-19. The in-house developed methodology applies hospital...

Maersk To Launch SBA Ropes That Improves Vessel Mooring Safety

Maersk to begin implementation of an innovation called Snap Back Arrestor (SBA) ropes. SBA ropes will be used on the mooring lines used to hold vessels in place while docked in port. Snapping...

DNV GL Approves Re-Fire Fuel Cells for Maritime Use

DNV GL has granted an AiP for a concept of maritime Re-Fire fuel cell application. It is jointly developed by electric mobility solutions provider eCap and fuel cell technology. H2ES is developed by...