On December 19, Britain’s biggest ever warship estimated to be $4.2 billion developed a leak. What happened? The new aircraft carrier ‘HMS Queen Elizabeth’ developed unexpected leak that needs to be repaired. Touted to be advanced...

Google has partnered with Rolls-Royce to create self-piloting ships. Rolls Royce plans to launch unmanned self piloting ships by 2035. Shipping costs to reduce by 22% because of this. Google has partnered with Rolls-Royce to...

Docking a VLCC Ship Is More Complicated Than You Think. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult...

Have you heard of a secret deck? Yes, a secret deck, a cosy unoccupied region of a cruise ship. Generally cruise ships are a luxurious place with ample space for manoeuvre. However, more often...

DNV GL has published the first classification guideline for the use of additive manufacturing (AM) in the maritime and oil & gas industries. The guideline is designed to help manufacturers and sub-suppliers of materials,...

Master link in service with bolted on stainless steel handles The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued safety alert regarding the catastrophic failure of a master pear link and the subsequent tender boat fall from...

Oil tanker firm Frontline expects shipping firms to scrap more old vessels which may lead to a recovery in rates for the remaining global fleet in the second half of 2018, its chief executive...

Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation is currently on a ordering spree, by announcing to order seven new tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International for $323.7m. The seven orders comprise of two pairs each of Panamaxes and LR2/aframaxes....

Subsea Industries’ glass-flake, non-toxic hard coating Ecospeed has been chosen to protect the exhaust scrubber outlets of three newbuild container vessels building at a yard in Zhoushan, China. A durable coating was required, with the...

On December 14, a bulk carrier was reportedly attacked by pirates who kidnapped ten crew members and fled the scene. What happened? The Greek bulk carrier ‘Skylight’ was allegedly attacked by pirates in Bight of Biafra,...