ClassNK Releases Annual Report on Port State Control
Leading classification society ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing information about ships detained by...
Asian Cash Premium for Key Fuel Oil Hits 3-yr Peak, Expected to Stay Firm
A persistent crunch in supply of fuel oil to Asia driven by reduced shipments from exporters like Iran and Venezuela has pushed a key fuel’s cash premium to Singapore prices to a three-year peak,...
Euronav Becomes World’s Only ULCC Owner
On Friday, Euronav announced that it has acquired the Seaways Laura Lynn, one of the two remaining ULCCs in the global fleet, for a price of $32.5 million.
Proud owners of ULCC
Antwerp - Euronav...
Will ONE be Enough in Container Shipping?
Last week marked what was essentially the beginning of the end of the latest round of container shipping consolidation. Ocean Network Express (ONE) held its official launch reception in Singapore on Thursday, and day...
Tanker Hit Railway Bridge
On July 1, a tanker allided with a railway bridge in Venlo and the bridge sustained minor damages during the incident.
What happened?
The tanker 'Ecotanker III’ allided with the railway bridge in Venlo due to...
[Watch] Grounded Vessel Refloated
On June 30, a vessel ran aground on the river Rhine at Königswinter due to an engine problem.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Enyo’ reportedly ran aground on the Rhine river at Königswinter. The vessel ran aground...
Propeller Damaged on Rocks
On June 29, a vessel’s propeller was damaged after it collided on the rocks in the Cape Jervis harbour.
What happened?
The vessel 'James Cowell' damaged its propeller on rocks in the Cape Jervis harbour. The...
[Watch] TWO Killer Whales Swim Past Children
A VIRAL video has swept the internet showing two young children swimming in the sea, only to be surrounded by two killer whales who follow them through the water.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for...
Top 3 Safety Check After an Unmanned Bridge and a Drunken Master Resulted in...
Summary
On 10 October 2017, the Netherlands registered general cargo vessel Ruyter ran aground on the north shore of Rathlin Island, UK. There were no resulting injuries or pollution.
Ruyter’s bow shell plating and frames were...
Problem Bunkers Supplied in Panama
Technical Update 2018/6/25
Viswa Lab has received six cases of machinery problems with heavy fuel bunkered in Panama ports of Balboa, Manzanillo and Cristobal. Four of the bunkers were in late May 2018 and two...