SmartPredict: Ship position prediction instrument unveiled by Wärtsilä Wärtsilä Corp officially launched its SmartPredict technology for safer ship manoeuvring in Florida, USA after explaining its importance at a Riviera Maritime Media conference in London in...

Container Shipping Market to Witness Robust Expansion Throughout the Forecast Period 2015 to 2021 : Persistence Market Research Containers are used to transport objects from one place to another.  Unlike conventional shipping, container shipping uses...

Foreship has secured a major design consultancy contract covering the first post-Ballast Water Convention treatment systems to be specified by Norwegian Cruise Line.  The contract calls for independent naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy...

Freight rates for large capesize dry cargo vessels on key Asian routes, which hit multi-month highs last week, are set to jump further this week on tight tonnage supply and buoyant cargo volumes, brokers...

In 2017, leveraging its global presence, dynamism, capacity of adaptation and innovation, and strategic actions implemented in 2016, CMA CGM should benefit from the sector’s improving environment, initiated in the 4th quarter of 2016. According...

The cameraman shouts 'That is terrifying' as howling 120mph winds batter the ship, which was put on lockdown while carrying 4,500 guests and 1,600 crew. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This...

Serious injury to crew member during the launching of a tender boat Transport Malta has issued safety investigation report occasioned by a serious injury to crew member during the launching of a tender boat. Summary: Thomson Celebration...

by Marine Director for Wallem Ship Management, Captain Fared Khan The recent report, ‘Project MARTHA’ published by Intermanager shows that fatigue at sea is a growing problem. The report highlights growing levels of fatigue, particularly...

VIKING has chosen Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale to showcase a host of innovative safety solutions and servicing concepts, proving once again that the company is closely aligned with cruise line operator needs...

A cargo ship was reported to have nearly run aground but thankfully the accident was averted. What happened? On March 10, 2017, the general cargo ship "Helt", was close to running aground at the height of...