Container Vessel’s Owner Pays Pollution Fine
The owner of an Iranian container vessel paid a fine of US$51,150 to the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) for the illegal discharge of waste fuel off the coast of Kaohsiung in October last year.
What...
Second Bermuda Triangle Creates Panic Among Mariners
A second Bermuda Triangle has created fear among mariners. It is located on the East China Sea and has recorded nearly thousands of crashes in recent years.
What happened?
From January 2007 to December 2016 a...
Vessel Runs Aground Off Lisbon
On March 6, a cargo vessel ran aground near the Bugio lighthouse situated in Tagus river due to an engine failure.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Betanzos’ suffered a blackout which resulted in propulsion failure near...
Boxship Owner Looks for Second-hand Vessels to Boost its Bottom Line
Containership owner and manager Seaspan Corporation is refocusing on the second-hand market as it shies away from ordering new vessels.
The NYSE-listed firm says it intends to concentrate on strengthening its balance sheet.
According to chairman...
Staying Profitable May be Tough for Container Shippers
Sustaining last year's improved profitability in 2018 may prove challenging for container shipping companies, Fitch Ratings says. The fact that some companies are likely to have remained loss-making in 2017 highlights, the ongoing weakness...
Multi-temperature Logistics Facility at DP World London Gateway
CMA CGM adds innovative new services such as quality control of the products
A 107,155 sq ft brand new, state-of-the-art cold storage facility located at DP World London Gateway Logistics Park
Construction will...
120 Somali ‘Pirates’ Freed
On March 8, the last batch of 120 Somali pirates was released from India after they were arrested and languished in jail for seven years.
What happened?
The released pirates landed at Mogadishu international airport after...
[Watch] Hole in the Hull at Markelo
On March 4, a fire brigade was called in after a cargo vessel developed a leak due to a hole in the hull.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Esther’ enroute from Hengelo was berthed at the...
Vessel Adrift After Both Engines Shutdown Off Rütergat
Photo: DGzRS – Die Seenotrette
On March 4, lifeboats were called in to assist a ferry which suffered an engine failure off an island near Rütergat.
What happened?
The ferry ‘Nordfriesland’ suffered an engine failure after both...
3 Tons of Sulfuric Acid is in One of 70 Missing Containers
On March 3, nearly 70 containers were lost at Sea after they fell from a container ship due to strong winds and rough seas.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Maersk Shanghai’ had reported to the Coast...