Fracture of Propeller Shaft Leads to Flooding and Sinking
In August 2016, the fishing vessel ‘Lady Gertrude’ began flooding through its propulsion shaft stern tube, while preparing to dredge for scallops, in the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Point Pleasant, US. The three crewmembers...
[Watch] Huge Plumes of Black Smoke at Bootle Docks
Shipping bosses say a huge plume of black smoke from one of their chemical and oil tankers at Liverpool docks was not harmful to the public.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....
Have You Seen the Lights? Cruise Norway and Don’t Miss Out
A 12-night Arctic cruise with Hurtigruten virtually guarantees a sighting of the Northern Lights – but if they don’t appear, you’ll be offered another free trip. That can’t be bad. . .
The coastline of Norway is...
Zero Emission Vessels 2030 Study Released
The first milestone in the IMO greenhouse gas (GHG) Roadmap is approaching: MEPC 72 in April 2018. The world is watching to see if an ambitious reduction strategy in line with the Paris Agreement...
First Green Financing in the Maritime Transport Sector Signed
The European Investment Bank (EIB), Societe Generale and Brittany Ferries have announced the success of the first green maritime financing under EIB’s €750 million Green Shipping Guarantee (GSG) programme put in place last year...
New Shipping Fund Buys First Container Ships
The Maritime Investment Fund, a new shipping fund, and an arm of Navigare Capital Partners, expands it fleets by acquiring three container ships, according to a report by Shipping watch. This is the first...
Belgium Granted Maritime Tax Extension
The aim of the scheme, which was approved under EU state aid rules, is to encourage shipping companies to register their ships in Europe to ensure higher social, environmental and safety standards.
Belgium has also...
New General Agency Agreement Aims to Reduce Shipping Disputes
A new draft standard general agency agreement, covering a comprehensive list of functions contracted between shipowners and operators and ship agency firms, has been launched.
Created by the international shipping association, BIMCO, and FONASBA, the...
Ferry Runs Aground at Calais Port
A ferry reportedly allided with a bridge located at port after it was caught in the stormy weather and ran adrift on a sandbank when it tried to leave.
What happened?
The ferry ‘Pride of Kent’...
Coaster Beached to Avoid Sinking, Costa Rica
On December 8, a coaster intentionally beached trying to avoid sinking in the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
What happened?
The Panama flagged coaster ‘Yicel’ intentionally ran aground to avoid sinking on a beach located 40...