Freighter Refloated
On Dec 8, the "Ocean Voyager", had run aground north of Drøbaksundet in the Oslo Fjorden next to the lighthouse Storegrunn.
It was later refloated after several failed attempts in the afternoon by the tug...
Crew Member Fell 100 Feet Deep
On Dec 7, a crew member of the "Jia Mao Shan" fell 100 feet and was injured while aboard a cargo ship carrying containers.
He broke his femur after the fall, and was rescued by...
Mystery Ship! Drifter with Transponder Switched Off
On October 10, the hulking, 460-foot (140 meter) cargo ship was banned from entering every single port across the globe, punished for violating sanctions on North Korea.
It was just south of South Korea the...
Japan Grants Panama Canal the Order of the Rising Sun
Panama Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Golden and Silver Star, by the Government of Japan.
Established in 1875, the distinguished honor is bestowed by the Japanese...
Container Ship Went Out of Control in Kiel Canal
On December 7, a containership reportedly lost control while entering the Kiel Canal and sustained damages.
What happened?
The container ship ‘Jork Ruler’ reportedly lost control while it was entering the went out of control while...
Arrested Tanker Auctioned Off
On December 7, a tanker that had been detained was reportedly auctioned off for US$12-million dollars.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Pretty Scene’ owned by the Parakou Group in Asia was reportedly detained in Durban. However, the...
[Watch] Crowley’s Newest LNG-Fueled ConRo Ship Launched
VT Halter Marine has launched Crowley’s second Commitment Class ship, Taíno, one of the world’s first combination container / roll on-roll off (ConRo) ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Disclaimer: This video is intended...
IoT Helps Enhance Hull Performance in Ships
The shipbuilding industry has decided to enhance their hull performance technology by using IoT.
What is IoT and What Relevance does it have in the Shipbuilding Industry?
IoT or the Internet of Things is used to...
Time to Renew Your CLC, Bunker, Athens and WR Certificates
Time has come to apply for renewal of CLC, Bunker, Athens and Wreck Removal Certificates from the Danish Maritime Authority. The certificates must be renewed once a year when the underlying insurance expires.
Ships that...
USGC Supramax Freight Rates Hit 2017 High
Supramax freight rates from the US Gulf Coast reached year-to-date highs on Wednesday, buoyed by a rush of activity as participants with December cargoes and vessels sought to fix ahead of the Christmas period.
While...