Brexit: The Potential Impact on UK Ports
UK ports are up for a major backlash as Britain prepares for Brexit leaving ports in UK at a vulnerable stage. The primary concern is over the impact leaving the EU market without any...
One Ocean Expeditions Opens Deployment to Warm Water Areas
One Ocean Expeditions will deploy their newly acquired RCGS Resolute vessels in warm water areas this year, following a delivery which is scheduled in early october, reports the Cruise Industry News.
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Shipowners Gain Upper Hand as Charter Market Bites Back at Carriers
High fuel costs and falling freight rates are raking up a storm in the container market as we witness a rise in charter market turned favour of shipowners, says a report in the Loadstar....
Baltic Index Rises on Firmer Large Vessel Rates
The Baltic Index shows a steep rise as a result of a steady increase in the Exchange's main sea freight index, ship tracking rates for carrying dry bulk commodities, the report says.
On Thursday, the...
Woman Fell Off Cruise Ship, Not Accidental
Suspicions of accidental death were ruled out on the death of a woman who fell off the cruise ship overboard and was lost at sea.
What happened?
The 47 year old woman from Brisbane was holidaying...
Product Tanker Hit by Floating Crane
On April 14, a product tanker sustained holes after it was involved in a collided with a floating crane.
What happened?
The product tanker ‘TIAN E ZUO’ was hit by a floating crane at the Khor...
Pirates Release Kidnapped Crew
On April 11, three Indian youths who were kidnapped by the Indian navy are released.
What happened?
On January 31, three Indian youths hailing from Himachal Pradesh were serving in the Merchant Navy when they were...
The Nordic Countries to Use Scrubbers
Henceforth, the Nordic countries must be bracing themselves to comply with sulfur requirements in addition to scrubbers.
Nord responds
The Danish shipping company Nord has responded to demands for a lower sulfur discharge for its ships from...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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[Watch] Crane Vessel Breached the Tanker’s Hull
Based on the video footage of the incident, the crane vessel breached the tanker’s hull resulting in ballast water gushing out from the starboard.
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