Vessel Performance Management with Eniram’s Solutions

Eniram, a Wärtsilä company, has signed a five-year service agreement with Corsica Linea to take them to the forefront of digitalization and performance management. The agreement covers the fleet owned and operated by Corsica...

Cargo Vessel Crashes, Sparks and Loud Noise Raise Concerns

On November 6, raised were concerned after sparks and loud noise was heard after a cargo vessel crashed on a islet. What happened? The Iranian vessel which was heavily loaded unexpectedly crashed into a islet near...

Eight Cargo Ships Beached or Sank in Typhoon

On November 4, as many as eight cargo vessels were affected due to typhoon. What happened? The cargo vessel ‘Biển Bắc 16’ was among those eight ships the typhoon Damrey damaged, when it hit the south...

Foreign Flagged Ships Under Detention in the UK During October 2017

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during October 2017 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. During October, there were four new detentions of...

Shell Marine’s New Cylinder Oil For Engine Performance

The Shell Marine has officially launched Shell Alexia 140, a two-stroke engine cylinder oil whose exceptionally high base number aims to deliver the ultimate protection for the most modern efficient engines against cold corrosion...

[Watch] PSA Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Container Image

Watch the Guinness World record holding container image in Singapore. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult...

Greece is Largest Cargo-carrying Shipowning Country

Greece has become the undisputed leader in world fleet in cargo carrying capacity with 309 million of deadweight tonnage(dwt), with Japan, China, Germany and Singapore completing the top five. According to a report released, these...

[Watch] Shipping Must Improve Navigation Safety

The ship operators have been continuously warned to take necessary measures to prevent ships from grounding or colliding due to errors in navigation. Shipping companies have been advised to do more to ensure bridge...

Uncharted Territory

The shipping industry needs to deliver cleaner cargo ships, or we’re all sunk. By Maria Gallucci The platform overlooking the Panama Canal’s Pacific exit is buzzing with energy on a muggy October afternoon. Tourists cram together,...

Faulty Vessel Lookout In ‘Restricted Visibility’ Resulted in Collision

Summary On 5 December 2016 the high-speed passenger catamaran Typhoon Clipper and the workboat Alison collided adjacent to Tower Millennium Pier on the River Thames. Alison sank and its two crewmen were rescued out of...