Crowley to Buy Three Tankers
Crowley Alaska Tankers, LLC, announced that it has signed an agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to purchase three tankers from SeaRiver Maritime Inc., and charter them back to SeaRiver under varying multi-year terms.
Included in...
Shipping Company Cleaning Up Durban Cargo Spill
The Mediterranean Shipping Company has taken charge of cleaning up the harbour where an oil spill occurred and to speed up the cleaning process.
What happened?
MSC released a statement in Geneva stating that specialised boats...
Cargo Vessel Sinks Thousands of Coconuts Afloat
On November 4, seven sailors managed to escape from a sinking vessel loaded with coconut.
What happened?
In a fortunate turn of events, seven sailors from Indonesia managed to escape from a sinking vessel which was...
Tanker Ship Runs Aground at NC Coast
On November 4, a tanker reportedly ran aground in Southport near the intracoastal waterway.
What happened?
The tanker ran aground in Southport after the Captain of the tanker faced propulsion issues. The incident occurred in the...
Whitley Bay Beach Fireworks Spark Ship in Distress Alert
On November 4, concerns of vessel in distress were sparked after people set off fireworks on a beach.
What happened?
Concerns of ship in distress were raised after teenagers set off fireworks on a beach. The...
Pilot Wins Off-hire Claims Over Winch Maintenance
A ship pilot reportedly won an hire claim over winch maintenance.
What happened?
The pilot had notified the ship manager who was responsible for technical management of bulk carrier that called upon the Australian port to...
Maersk Uniquely Positioned in Trade Finance Business to Mitigate Risks
Maersk Trade Finance, which operates in six countries including the UAE, expects to give $200 million (Dh734 million) in trade finance (in credit) till the end of 2017 from $160 million now, a business...
How to Select the Right Scrubber
The Scrubber market is abuzz with information about various scrubbers, various manufacturers, various features etc. There is so much of information deluge that it is difficult to take the right decision.
Obviously the right decision...
[Watch] Carnival Pride Cruise Ship Battered by Monstrous Waves
TERRIFYING video shows the moment a packed cruise ship was submerged underwater as it battled rough seas.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...
Misuse Of A Pillar Drill Resulted In Arm Injury
What Happened / Narrative:
The injured party was in the process of manufacturing a metal blank for a pipe on the vessels hot water system, the pipe was to be manufactured using a piece of...