Baltic Dry Index Climbs to 1196, up 24 Points
On March 17 2017, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 24 points, reaching 1196 points.
Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain...
Hurricane Put Charleston Ship Terminal on Backup Power
Port unplugged: Hurricane put Charleston ship terminal on backup power
Without much notice, a Port of Charleston shipping terminal went off the grid for a few months.
Not to lower the light bill. And certainly not...
Inmarsat Maritime Secures Fleet Xpress Commitment from Hapag-Lloyd
Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed a five-year contract with Hapag-Lloyd to migrate all ships directly managed by the shipping line to services enabled for Fleet Xpress.
Hapag-Lloyd, the...
[Watch] This boat Lets You Swim Like a Majestic Sea Animal
The Seabreacher represents a dramatic breakthrough in recreational boating. Over ten years of meticulous engineering and extensive testing have resulted in a very safe and stable watercraft that can endure the continuous punishment of...
[Watch] Damage to Ship in Dry-dock Drama
Accident involving the offshore supply vessel Go Regulus (in orange) and what looks like some kind of trawler. Accident reportedly occurred at the Sturrock Drydock.
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15% Energy Savings from Becker Marine Systems
Hamburg, Germany-based ship supplier Becker Marine Systems reported to have made significant gains in the North American marine market over the last two years, following the establishment of a branch office in Houston, TX.
“We...
Panama Canal to Introduce New Scheduling System
Quintiq said that its software has been selected by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to plan, schedule and optimize all vessels transit operations through the Canal “to reduce costs, improve safety and increase overall...
What Happens When Pirates Attack Cruise Ships?
After the first successful hijacking of a commercial ship by Somali pirates in five years, John Honeywell explains why cruise ships continue to visit the region - and how they protect themselves.
For most, mention...
Cargo Ship Adrift After Engine Failure
A general cargo ship remains adrift after losing its propulsion power due to an engine failure.
What happened?
The general cargo ship BBC Shanghai lost propulsion power after an engine failure on 90 nautical miles northeast...
[Watch] Why this Vessel Collided with a Tanker?
Summary
On 27 June 2015, the passenger ship Celestyal Crystal collided with the product tanker STI Pimlico about 0.7 nautical miles off Gelibolu Lighthouse in the Çanakkale Traffic Separation Scheme. Celestyal Crystal sustained major damage...