ABP Humber and RBT Join Growing ABTO Membership
ABP Humber has joined the Association of Bulk Terminal Operators (ABTO) as a full member, in what marks a significant milestone for the newly formed trade association.
Associated British Ports’ terminals in Hull, Grimsby, Goole...
China, EU Bolster Greener Global Shipping to Curb Emissions
The trillion-dollar global shipping industry may soon be forced to curb greenhouse gas emissions under new rules backed by the European Union and China.
Over 200 representatives convened this week at the International Maritime Organization,...
[Watch] A Daring Rescue to Save Sailors from Vessel on Fire
In a concerted effort throughout July 7, and into the early hours of July 8, approximately 80 Citizen Airmen and four aircraft from the 920th Rescue Wing successfully rescued two German citizens whose vessel...
New Guidelines on Cybersecurity Issues Addressed by BIMCO
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) released a new version of its Guidelines for Cyber Security Onboard Ships manual just a week after the Nyetya virus struck Maersk and others, American Shipper reported...
NYK Blue Jay Named 2016 Ship of the Year
The 14,000 TEU containership NYK Blue Jay has been named the 2016 Ship of the Year in the Large Cargo Ship category by the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE). An...
Ban Heavy Fuel Oil in the Arctic!
Clean Arctic Alliance Welcomes IMO Action on Arctic Heavy Fuel Oil Risk
As the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 71) concluded, the Clean Arctic Alliance welcomed the support from Member States...
Is Your Bulker 10,000GT and 15 Years or Older? MSA Shall Inspect You
China to carry out Special Inspection Campaign for Bulkers
The Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) will carry out a special inspection of internationally trading bulk carriers greater than 10,000GT and 15 years or older.
Focus on...
Chinese Ship Detained in Malaysian Waters
A Chinese ship carrying more than 1,000 tonnes of sand illegally mined off Klang has been intercepted by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in the Malacca Strait.
The Xinzhou 1, registered in the remote...
Fire Due To Loosened Engine Bolts Triggering an Uncontrolled Fuel Spray Aboard
Summary
On September 7, 2015, about 1133 local time, a fire broke out in the engine room aboard cruise ship Carnival Liberty. At the time, the vessel was alongside the dock in the Port of...
Tanker Rescue German Sailors from Vessel on Fire
In a concerted effort throughout July 7, and into the early hours of July 8, approximately 80 Citizen Airmen and four aircraft from the 920th Rescue Wing successfully rescued two German citizens whose vessel...