The Ideas that Could Transform the Shipping Industry
For centuries, the world's seas and oceans have been used to trade goods and services. Today, the shipping industry remains a crucial cog in the global economy.
The scale of the industry is significant. In...
Wanderings of the Cargo Ship RB Eden
RB Eden a sorghum carrying vessel is caught in the turmoil created by the frictional relationship of US and China over sea-trade, reports the Bloomberg.
The bulk carrier RB Eden loaded with the grain...
IMO to Set Up Taskforce on Autonomous Ships
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has planned to set up a taskforce on autonomous ships to look at regulation and safety of this new development in the industry.
Discussions on autonomous ships
At the IMO’s Maritime...
[Watch] Do You Want Norwegian Bliss? A Billion-Dollar Ship That Wows
For active sea travelers who appreciate a generous choice of diversions, restaurants, entertainment and personalized pampering — all wrapped up in gorgeously sophisticated style and quality decor — Norwegian Cruise Line's brand-new ship, named...
Major Fire Broke Out in the Cargo Hold Off Pontainak
On May 22, a major fire broke out in the cargo hold of a vessel and firefighters were called in to control the blaze.
What happened?
A fire broke out in the cargo hold of the...
Ship Caught Illegally Dumping at Poti Sea Port
On May 24, a Liberian ship was caught illegally dumping waste at a Sea port and detained by the port officials.
What happened?
The Liberian flagged vessel was illegally caught dumping farm-fecal waste into the Poti...
[Watch] Surfer Breaks World Record by Riding 80ft Wave
A VIDEO went viral after the moment surfer, Rodrigo Koxa, broke the world record for the highest wave surfed. Filmed last November, the wave measured 80 feet.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
New Online Tool to Help Evaluate Options for Sulphur 2020 Compliance
LR launches the ‘Sulphur 2020 – Options Evaluator’ to help industries comply with the global sulphur cap limit of 0.50% m/m, which comes into effect on 1 January 2020, reports Lloyd’s Register.
Clarity on costs
The...
Girls Make Crew Members to Dance Aboard Cruise
Turns out, not everything that happens on board a ship is family fun.
The captain and crew members from Bravo’s “Below Deck” say they have received the most outrageous requests from passengers while on the...
It’s a Quay!
An artificial solid construction, alongside or projecting into a harbour or basin, which acts as a landing place for cargo and passengers. It may also function as a fitting out or repair place for...