Navy operations officer Lim Woon Huat used to set sail regularly, spending about three months out at sea each year. His children would ask about his whereabouts, but due to the sensitive nature of...

A surge in offshore vessel repair and maintenance work at Gibdock has included a special project for returning customer Solstad, to ensure that Normand Reach meets the exacting hull cleanliness standards set by Australia’s...

Europort 2017 will once again feature a series of masterclasses allowing leading maritime and offshore professionals and experts to share knowledge and experiences on the hot topics facing ship owners, operators and suppliers. For...

Vestdavit is bringing its MissionEase multiple-boat handling system to a new passenger ship audience, citing concerns that conventional launching and retrieval could compromise safety for a generation of expedition ships heading for remote locations. Increasingly,...

FSRU#8 (HN2865) was launched at Hyundai Heavy Industries on 21st march 2017 and we want to share the moment with you. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This may not be construed...

Cyber-security specialist CrowdStrike will be warning of the dangers the shipping industry faces from at hackers at Nor-Shipping 2017. ‘Invisible pirates’ tactics: Appearing alongside the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), CrowdStrike will lead a session focusing...

US President Donald Trump has recognized the maritime industry on US National Maritime Day, and called for US-flag ship operators to dress ship in line with his predecessors. Every 22 May marks the anniversary of...

Biofouling was a backburner issue until 5 March 2017. On that day the Government of New Zealand ordered the bulk carrier DL MARIGOLD out of NZ waters after the vessel’s hull was determined to...

Trondheim, Norway-based Blueye Robotics has developed an underwater drone called Blueye Pioneer, which the company says allows shipowners, vessel crew, and shipyards to perform hull inspections without the need of divers or ROVs (Remotely...

A legal dispute over unpaid wages mean the Malaviya Seven has been “arrested” and is confined to the city’s harbour, leaving the seafarers in limbo. But thanks to a maritime charity, the Indian nationals were...