Two west Cornwall lifeboat crews are due a well-deserved rest after their combined efforts saved a large cargo ship from drifting towards the perilous shore. RNLI Sennen Cove's City of London III and Penlee's Ivan...

Two west Cornwall lifeboat crews are due a well-deserved rest after their combined efforts saved a large cargo ship from drifting towards the perilous shore. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This...

Three incidents of robbery against ships in Asia have been reported due to piracy and armed robbery data exchange, including one case involving the Maersk Aegean tanker in Singapore. What happened? Two of the incidents, involving...

China has penalised a foreign ship for burning bunker fuels with sulphur content of over 0.5% in the country’s designated Emission Control Areas (ECAs), according to a recent circular by American Steamship Owners Mutual...

Intel sources fear terrorist can make bombs as small as computer batteries, provoking the ban on carry-on electronics at sensitive foreign airports. Al Qaeda affiliate was perfecting techniques for hiding explosives in batteries and...

The ISO 8217:2017 standard has been released. The standard itself states in the introduction portion  the changes made in 8217:2017 compared to 8217:2012. Changes with respect to ISO 8217:2012 This sixth edition reflects important and...

IBIA welcomes MPA’s efforts to ensure integrity of MFM systems The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) welcomes the efforts of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to ensure the integrity of the mass...

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is experiencing a moderate slowdown following several years of continuous growth. In a market affected by continued decline in two important segments, cargo vessels and offshore, revenue for 2016 totaled...

Dry Bulk: Higher Than Expected Demand is Pushing Freight Rates Higher, But Supply is Also Not Falling Fast Enough for a Sustained Recovery Dry bulk ship owners must avoid getting “caught up in the moment”,...

Carriers bid to influence shippers with faster Asia-North Europe transit times The new alliance networks will offer faster transit times between Asia and North Europe’s major hubs, but only at the expense of extended voyage...