Death Aboard Chemical Tanker! USCG Investigates
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a death aboard a tanker moored off the coast of Richmond, the agency said Monday.
Richmond Fire Department and Coast Guard personnel recovered a body after the death was...
Vessel Banned Again from Paris MoU Region
On 10th November 2017, the 28 year old general cargo ship ‘ACORUS‘ was detained in Piraeus, Greece, during a re-inspection for lifting the refusal of access order, which was imposed in 11th July 2017....
Crew Crushed by Hatch on Dutch Cargo Ship
On November 16, a crew member onboard the cargo vessel was unfortunately crushed to death by a hatch door.
What happened?
The seaman was unfortunately crushed by a hold hatch during the hold closure process onboard...
Court Dismissed Criminal Case Against Captain
A District court in Yelizovo reportedly dismissed a criminal case against the Captain of a vessel on the initiative of a relative.
What happened?
The Elizovsky District Court of Yelizovo dismissed the criminal case against the...
[Watch] Grounding on the Rhine
On November 16, a vessel reportedly ran aground in the Rhine after its bow got stuck on a groyne.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Brandini’ ran aground on the Rhine at Wörth loaded with 2,000 tons of...
Damen SAR Vessel Passes Capsize Test with Engines Running
Damen has successfully passed the full scale roll-over testing of its Search and Rescue Vessel 1906 with running engines.
Unique combination:
The Damen SAR 1906 has been a unique combination of technological and academic cooperation. The...
Maersk Calls to Raise Ambition to Tackle Shipping Emission
As world leaders talk climate change solutions at COP23 in Bonn, the maritime industry edges closer to determining shipping’s fair share of reducing carbon emissions. Raising the ambition for global regulation remains crucial to...
Crew Wins $3M Judgment in Legal Drama Surrounding Cargo Ship
A cargo ship is at the center of a bizarre legal drama involving a gruesome foot injury, a mysterious murder and the theft of 3,800 bags of black beans meant for Pollo Tropical.
Miami attorneys...
Asia Dry Bulk-Capesize Rates to Hold Steady
Freight rates for large capesize dry cargo ships on key Asian routes could remain around current levels next week as activity eases among miners and traders ahead of year-end, brokers said.
Uncertainty over Chinese industrial...
Maersk: ‘Pen and Paper’ Kept Business Running During Cyber Attack
A Maersk Tankers vice president has said his company was forced to use pen and paper to keep its operations running during a cyber attack that debilitated its IT infrastructure.
Maersk Tankers chief strategist Søren...