Loaded Bulk Carrier Runs Aground
Bulk carrier Rubina ran aground in Weser river, Germany, while proceeding downstream, en route from Bremen to Houston USA.
The vessel was refloated using tugs and no damages were reported.
Bulk carrier with cargo...
Nisshin Shipping Fixes Clearlake Charters for Its Newbuilds
Nisshin Shipping has fixed charters for two newbuild 50,000 dwt product tankers.
The day rate for each vessel will be $15,250.
The vessels are expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of...
NYK Launches Remote Engine Diagnostics Centre
NYK has opened a remote diagnostics centre in Manila which will use AI systems to continuously monitor the engines of around 200 NYK-operated vessels equipped with ship management information systems (SIMS).
The company...
Where Cruise Ships are Heading To During This Pandemic Pause?
Doug Gollan writes for Forbes to know what is happening in the cruise line industry at the present scenario. He elaborates on activities that is taking place based on his interaction with the three...
Indo-Russian Maritime Partnership A Win-Win Prospective
India and Russia plan to establish maritime relationship including shipbuilding industry.
It includes repair facilities besides expediting maritime links through International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and Vladivostok-Chennai shipping links.
The bilateral collaboration...
Spot Gas Prices Recoil As Hurricane Laura Misses Path
Spot natural gas prices in the Houston metropolitan area saw a double-digit rebound as Hurricane Laura bypassed the area.
Data showed gas demand for power generation in Texas increasing around 400 MMcf, as...
Aframax Contacts Pier, Detained
Crude oil tanker contacted an oil terminal pier at Primorsk oil port, Russia, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Crude oil tanker NORDINDEPENDENCE contacted oil terminal pier at Primorsk oil port, Russia, Baltic sea, on Aug 26,...
Offshore Support Vessel Suffers Propulsion Failure
An offshore support vessel suffered propulsion failure in the morning Aug 27, southwest English Channel, and started to drift, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Offshore support vessel NEPTUNE suffered propulsion failure in the morning Aug 27...
Fresh Cargo Ship Attack in Gulf of Guinea
According to media reports, a cargo ship was attacked in the Gulf of Guinea.
What happened?
Cargo ship was reportedly attacked in the morning Aug 28 in the Gulf of Guinea, SW of Lagos Nigeria. According...
‘Mauritius Disaster’ Calls for Universal Participation in Maritime Laws
According to a UN News report, the devastating oil spill off the east coast of Mauritius has highlighted the need for global adoption of international legislation that governs the seas and protects small island...