Freighter Disabled by Fouled Propeller
On March 31, a freighter was rendered disable due to propeller issues and required assistance.
What happened?
The freighter ‘Lily-B’ was enroute from Port Penrhyn to Rotterdam when it ran into propeller issues by the chain...
Singapore Cargo Ship with Catches Fire, 4 Missing
On March 28, a massive fire erupted on a container ship following an explosion off Agatti Islands.
What happened?
The Singapore flagged container ship ‘Maersk Honam’ was rocked by an explosion following a massive fire off...
Cryonorm Tech Ordered for Erik Thun’s LNG-fueled Vessel
Dutch Cryonorm Systems received an order to supply the LNG fuel system for the third LNG-fueled cement carrier for Sweden-based Erik Thun.
This ship will be a sister ship of the Greenland and Ireland which...
Beijing ‘Planning Merger to Create Shipbuilding Giant’
CHINA'S government is working on a plan to combine its two biggest shipbuilders to create an industrial giant that would dwarf its South Korean rivals, according to people with knowledge of the matter, reports...
Noble Group’s US$24m Sale of Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier to Help Pare Debts
NOBLE Group, in the midst of paring a mountain of debt, has announced it has entered into a memorandum of agreement on March 29 to sell a Kamsarmax-size dry bulk carrier to Cypriot company...
Viswa Group’s Astounding Innovation Paved Way to Step into Lloyd’s Award 2018
Lloyd’s Awards can be rightly said as Oscar of Maritime community as a whole. Lloyds Award is conferred for various achievements and revolutionary findings that enhance the shipping community and the society. Awards on...
Japan’s First Ice-breaking LNG Tanker Enters Service
On March 28, Japan's first icebreaker tanker was launched into service in the Arctic ocean. The tanker is manufactured by South Korean firm Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co.
The vessel is 299-meters long, 50-meter-wide...
Crew Suffers Vision Loss Aboard Tanker
On March 31, a crew member was medevaced from a tanker by the Coast guard after suffering from vision loss.
What happened?
The man was medevaced from the tanker ‘MV Garden State’ after he reported suffering...
Vessel Caught Fire While Clearing the Oil Spill
On March 31, a vessel reportedly caught fire following an oil spill from a tanker.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Ever Judger’ caught fire following an oil spill that occurred on the Chevron terminal in eastern Kalimanta....
[Watch] Steel Pipes Crushed Worker
On March 27, a worker was unfortunately crushed to death and the authorities are investigating the incident.
What happened?
The worker was crushed to death after something fell on top of him when he was present...