Oil from Sunken Tanker Reached Japan Shores
The oil from a sunken tanker ‘Sanchi’ has reportedly reached the Japanese shores of the Okinoerabu and Yoron islands in the Amami chain.
What happened?
On January 14, the oil tanker ‘Sanchi’ reportedly sank after colliding...
Clear View on the Regulation Front
The regulatory wheel keeps turning, so it is important to understand the developments when addressing compliance and making strategic business decisions. DNV GL gives owners and operators a heads-up.
2017 has been a significant year...
[Watch] Strange Submarine Passes Underneath Diver
THIS is the moment a diver watched a giant submarine emerge from the gloomy ocean depths and cruise straight underneath him.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed...
Race is On to Meet New Pollution Regime for Ships, Wartsila Boss Warns
New pollution control rules will become effective from 1st January, 2020.
The new sulfur cap is set to effect the energy industry including the shipping companies.
Shipowners are junking ageing vessels and opting...
Hull’s Rolling Shifts Cargo Hold, Vessel Ran Aground
On 7th January 2017, the cargo ship TONG DA was proceeding east-northeast in Genkai-nada, with a master and 13 other crew members onboard, her hull listed to port and she was intentionally run aground....
Engine Explosion Stalls a Cargo Ship
Engine explosion
An explosion caused by an engine malfunction stalled a cargo ship en route Longview, Washington, on Thursday, the Coast Guard reported.
Crew members aboard the Federal Iris, a 653-foot bulk vessel, called for an...
Ship Detained as Crew Alleges Mistreatment
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has detained the chemical tanker Tintomara at QAL's South Trees wharf due to allegations of underpayment and poor working conditions.
Consequence
THE CHIEF officer of the Tintomara has been removed...
Old Attitudes, New Systems! Why Shipowners are Struggling to Adapt to the BWMC
A lack of specialist expertise and training of the manufacturers is hampering the new system installation as suggested in the Ballast Water Management Convention, reports Ross Davies.
Ballast Water Management installation ends up in...
Maersk Hints at Using LNG in Post-2020 Low Sulphur Shipping
Maersk Line intends to convert some of its ships to run on LNG fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 0.5% sulphur cap regulation which is due into effect in 2020.
Game changer
Speaking at...
High Demand for Antifouling Solution
As global water temperatures increase, global ‘biofouling hotspots’ in subtropical/tropical areas are intensifying, exposing new buildings at the world’s major shipyards to greater risk of hard fouling during the outfitting process. The effects of...