Disabled Freighter Towed To Port!

General cargo ship encountered mechanical problem in North sea. She was brought to anchor and the tug was contracted. The towage to nearest port commenced some 6 hours later. German freighter was disabled  due...

A Massive 18 Ships Repatriation To Rescue COVID19 Stranded Crew!

Carnival undertakes massive crew repatriation by ships. Over the next several days, eighteen Carnival Cruise Line ships will meet at a position off of The Bahamas. Selected crew members will transfer between these...

Huge Oil Tanker Flotilla Sighted in UK’s Welsh Coast!

  According to a Wales Online report, huge vessels moored off the Welsh coast have caught the eye in recent days. Flotilla of Oil Tankers A flotilla of ships has been spotted by many in the...

[Watch] May Day Tribute for Seafaring Heroes As Ships Blow Horn!

Ships around the world were asked to sound their horns when in port at 1200 local time on Labor Day, May 1,reports The Maritime Executive. To draw attention on Labor Day The International Chamber of Shipping...

This Country Shows How COVID19 Shipping Response Should Be!

In this time of distress, shipping like any other industry is finding it difficult to stay afloat. When all others are losing their mind over this, one country's directive from their shipping ministry is...

Carrier Collides With Bridge Pillar!

Cargo ship AMATERASU collided with Koasn Ohashi Bridge pillar at Ube port, Seto Inland Sea Japan, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Aggregate carrier AMATERASU collided with Koasn Ohashi Bridge pillar at Ube port, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Seto...

A Resurgence of Civic-Tech Culture To Co-Develop a Covid-19 Dashboard

Many foreign residents of Japan were unable to get a clear picture of how the virus was spreading.  Like many people, Shane Reustle and Jiahui Zhou tried to visit websites run by the...

An Experienced Cruise Captain’s Take on the COVID19 Pandemic!

Much has been said about cruising over the past two months, and most of it has been negative but the real dynamics of the cruise industry can only be known from within its society,...

The Last Persons on Earth To Hear About the COVID19 Pandemic!

According to a BBC report, a couple navigating the earth on their own boat are the only persons in the world who haven't heard about the COVID19 Pandemic. Let's check out their amazing story as...

[FAQ] How To Carry Out Ship Inspections In Times of COVID19!

For the safety and welfare of shippers and seafarers ship inspection are necessary from time to time. But the task is becoming increasingly difficult due to the wake of COVID19 pandemic. So, BIMCO is...