Mayflower Autonomous Ship Prepares to Sail the World
Four centuries after the voyage of the Mayflower, an autonomous vessel is about to undertake new historic missions. In 2020, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship, or MAS 400, will cross the Atlantic, followed by the...
[Watch] Freighter Severed Lock Gate in Kiel
On February 19, a freighter reportedly slammed into the Great Northern Lock of the Kiel Canal in Kiel-Holtenau.
What happened?
The freighter ‘Akacia’ was enroute from Bremerhaven to St. Petersburg when it slammed into the Great...
Crane Crashed into Cargo Hold
On February 19, a mobile crane reportedly broke free and crashed into the cargo hold of a vessel docked at the port.
What happened?
A 60 ton mobile crane reportedly broke free from a crane while...
Class Approved Drone Inspection of Confined Spaces from KRS
RIMS (Robotics In Maintenance Strategies) have secured a further class approval from Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces.
The KRS certification for the...
Less Fuel Oil and More LNG Bunkered in 2017
Although the sale of bunker oil at the Port of Rotterdam decreased in 2017, the throughput of bunkered liquefied natural gas (LNG) was up during the year.
Namely, the sale of fuel for shipping in the Rotterdam...
Liner Shipping M&A has ‘Destroyed $110bn of Shareholder Value
A new report estimates that over the past 21 years the container industry has “destroyed” about $110bn of shareholder value.
Its author, McKinsey & Co, said this had mainly been due to continuous overcapacity in the sector.
The...
U.S. Oil Exports Go Up a Gear as Supertanker Sets Sail for China
Saudi-flagged tanker loads oil in Louisiana and heads to Asia
U.S. crude exporting previously made using smaller tankers
The flood of U.S. oil exports stepped up a gear on Monday after the first fully...
Why UV BWTS Better than Electrochlorination for Large Flows?
Recent market developments show a shift in thinking when it comes to ballast water treatment systems for tankers and other large vessels.
Today more and more ship owners see advantages in choosing UV ballast...
UK Shipping Industry Warns of Brexit Impact
The head of Britain's maritime business association is calling on the UK government to prepare for an orderly transition period when it exits the EU.
The impact
“We are lost in politics,” said David Dingle, head...
[Watch] Terrifying Moment a Giant Ship BATTLES Enormous Waves
This is the terrifying moment a giant ship was caught on camera battling through tough waters near the British Isles.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...