Bermuda Mystery Solved! Is it Supernatural or Plain Old Human Error?
No Mystery or Alien Abduction
Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki a sceptical scientist dares to declare that the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle has been ‘solved’ defying 70 years of fevered speculation. He says everything can be...
Human Errors are Behind Most Oil-tanker Spills
An oil spill is disastrous and is ecologically, economically and socially disturbing. Researchers need to refocus discussions about tanker safety on to the human behaviours that cause accidents and also on improving safety protocols.
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Shockwave in Shipping Could Send Brent Soaring
January 1, 2020 is just seventeen months away when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will no longer permit use of heavy sulphur marine fuels without treatment of sulphur oxide emissions (SOx). The move to...
Peak Pegasus Cargo Ship Off China Coast for a Month
On August 9, a huge cargo ship was stranded at sea and is going around in circles for arriving late by thirty minutes.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Peak Pegasus’ loaded with soya bean was found...
Italy Uncovers Massive Load of Hash in Ship’s Fuel Tanks
On August 9, the Italian police discovered 20 tonnes of hash worth as much as 200 million euros (£180 million) in the fuel tanks of a Panama-flagged ship that was sailing through International waters.
What...
Scrubbers for Wilhelmsens’ 20 Vessels for $140 Million
The implementation of the IMO 2020 0.5% global sulphur cap represents a challenge and risk for the shipping industry, with fuel costs expected to increase by about 50% combined with a lack of clarity...
It’s a Chock
A guide for a mooring line, or steel towing wire which enables the line to pass through a ship bulwark or other barrier.
Double chock – A large chock capable of withstanding the stress caused...
Shipping Markets in Chaos Over Trade War
There is much talk in the grain and shipping sectors about how new technology is creating up-start “disruptors” eager to secure their own piece of the trading or transaction pie from incumbents. But as...
Baltic Dry Index is Down to 1,732 Points
On 7 August 2018, the Baltic Dry Index fell to 1,732 points, down 41 points (-2.31%) versus the level of August 6, says a report published in Port News.
BDI is a number issued...
Shipping Industry Urges UK Government to Extend Brexit Talks
Maritime UK urges for the extension of the Brexit Negotiations.
Shipping Industry might be adversely affected in case of a no deal scenario.
UK Ports might be headed for disruptions.
The Shipping...