2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

Two members of the Houston Pilots in the United States are to receive the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The pair will be recognized for their role in averting a major...

[Watch] Salvage of Sunken Car Carrier

Watch the 16,000 dwt car carrier Tricolor sink after she collided with a container vessel in the English Channel near France in 2003. SMIT Salvage led the consortium that successfully removed the wreck. Disclaimer: This...

LPG Carrier Fleet Welcomes 92 New Ships

In a boost to the maritime industry, the global LPG carrier fleet welcomed 92 new ships of all sizes and aggregating 4.8M m3 in 2016, boosting overall cargo-carrying capacity by 18%. It was the...

ABB’s Marine Software to Support by the Ocean

Marine software from ABB reaches out to support By the Ocean we Unite research ABB is providing the shipboard systems and systems expertise that will support the research voyages undertaken by ‘By the Ocean we...

Digitalisation at the Heart of London Shipping Week

Inmarsat seminar series puts digitalisation at the heart of London International Shipping Week The pivotal role connectivity will play in the maritime future will come into sharp focus at London International Shipping Week 2017 (LISW17),...

Cargo Ship Sinks After Collision with Another Cargo Ship

On July 31, two cargo ships were reportedly involved in collision with each other. On of the cargo ship sank shortly after the collision. What happened? The cargo ship ‘Chong Lun J3010’ collided with another cargo...

Two Vessels Detained Over Illegal Oil Transfers

On August 1, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency have detained two vessels suspected of involvement in illegal ship-to-ship oil transfer. What happened? Around 10.50pm, MMEA Labuan enforcement chief Capt Che Adnan Md Isa who patrolling at...

Pirate Attack Cargo Ship, 5 Crew Kidnapped

On July 27, a general cargo was allegedly attacked by Nigerian pirates who further kidnapped 5 crew members. What happened? The general cargo vessel ‘OYA1’ which started its journey from Takoradi Ghana to Douala Cameroon was...

Three Cruise Lines to Offer Same Sex Marriage at Sea

A Supreme court has ruled in favour of same sex marriage in Bermuda and three cruise lines have lined up to offers the same onboard its cruise ship at Sea. What happened? Three Carnival Corp. cruise...

[Watch] Rough Sea! Bad Weather in Atlantic Ocean

Watch the Encountered Rough Seas, Extreme Weathers in Atlantic Ocean. In which we lost a lifebuoy and a firebox. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This may not be construed as a...