Freighter Ran Aground on River Trent, UK
On Aug 6, The freighter “Coaster MARIE” reportedly ran aground near western bank of river Trent while approaching berth at Gunness, North Lincolnshire, UK.
The Vessel was refloated the next day with the help...
[Listen] River Rage! Great Lakes Freighter Captains Complain
An incident between two massive Great Lakes freighters and a fishing boat on the St. Clair River near the Blue Water Bridge has sparked concerns over 'river rage.'
George Haynes, vice-president of Lakes Pilots Association,...
[Watch] Boats Try to Move Stranded Ship in North Lincolnshire
On August 6, a ship stranded in a river was reportedly moved to a new location for further inspection and repairs.
What happened?
The ship ‘Marie’ became stranded on the river Trent located near Keadby Bridge,...
[Watch] Crewman Falls from Crane onto the Deck
On August 7, a crewman sustained serious injuries after falling down five metres from a crane onto the deck of a ship.
What happened?
The Coastguard have released footage of the rescue of a crewman who...
[Watch] Tiny Tugboat Stopped Huge Passenger Ship
A dramatic video has emerged of a small tugboat heroically intervening to stop a potentially deadly disaster by preventing a ferry carrying holiday makers from crashing into a harbour wall.
Disclaimer: This video is intended...
LNG OUTLOOK! One Done, One Going Up, Eight Others in the Works
If you’ve been in Southwest Louisiana any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “LNG,” which is short for liquefied natural gas.
Once natural gas is extracted from the ground it’s piped into pressurized...
Shipowners Beware! Inspectors will Focus on Safe Navigation
Port state control inspectors will start a concentrated inspection campaign covering the safety of ship navigation from the start of September.
Maritime authorities within the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding have agreed to...
Radio for Ship Navigation is Back! Avoid Cyber Attacks
The risk of cyber attacks targeting ships' satellite navigation is pushing nations to delve back through history and develop back-up systems with roots in World War Two radio technology.
Ships use GPS (Global Positioning System)...
Container Snagged By Installation Crane
What Happened / Narrative:
During cargo operations at an offshore drilling rig, a container was being raised up by the installation crane when it snagged the lifting bridle of an adjacent open top container, causing...
The Death of the Bunker Trader?
The bunker trader is facing a diminishing role in an evolving business landscape where ship operators are increasingly looking to secure supplies directly cutting out the intermediaries.
Adrian Tolson, senior partner at bunker consultancy firm...