P&I Clubs May Not Cover Fines for Ballast Discharges
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has published a news release confirming that after an investigation of ballast water discharge violations, they have initiated civil penalty proceedings against a vessel’s operator.
Apparently the accused...
Gard Alert! Libyan Ports Safe
According to information received from Gard’s correspondent Gargoum Legal Marine, Libya’s working ports are considered safe for ships and crew and the situation as at 7 March 2017 is as follows:
Closed ports: Benghazi,...
Daredevil Rescue by Helicopter in Fierce Storm
Five people have been reportedly rescued off Newfoundland coast during a fierce storm.
What happened?
On Sunday, Captain Brian Anstey and his crew were rescued about 150 nautical miles northeast of St. John's, amid a fierce...
‘Dirty’ Ship Containing Palm Kernel Expelled from Tauranga
In a first time incident, the Ministry of Primary Industries has sent an Indonesian ship packing from Tauranga because of its dirty hull.
What happened?
The DL Marigold containing a load of palm kernel for feeding...
ClassNK Appoints New Executive Vice President
Effective 7 March 2016, Dr. Toshiyuki Shigemi has been appointed as Executive Vice President as well as Executive Director of ClassNK. Yasushi Nakamura has stepped down as Senior Executive Vice President, and has been...
VIKING Saatsea Introduces 24/7 Onboard ISPS Code Courses
VIKING Saatsea, the maritime e-learning unit of marine and offshore safety equipment leader VIKING Life-Saving Equipment (VIKING), has released a new set of 24/7-accessible, train-at-your-convenience courses to make ISPS Code (the International Ship and...
Youngest-ever Boxship Scrapped
A 2010-built youngest-ever box ship to be scrapped.
What happened?
Hammonia Reederei’s ‘Hammonia Grenada’ has set a new record after becoming the youngest box ship to be sold for scrap – at just seven-years old.
And it...
The Perfect Storm of Digitalization and Commoditization
We are faced with the perfect storm in the next few years. Many will conclude it is all the fault of President Trump, but in fact it is actually nothing to do with him....
[Watch] Cargo Ship Ran Aground in Constanta
On 5th March 2017, a cargo ship reportedly ran aground while manoeuvring away from the berth.
What happened?
The cargo ship "Caledonia" ran aground in Constanta while she maneuvered away from berth 35-36 where she had...
GREEN4SEA Technology Award
Selektope® shortlisted for GREEN4SEA Technology Award
Gothenburg-based I-Tech, the inventor and supplier of the pioneering anti-fouling agent Selektope®, has announced that the technology has been shortlisted for the 2017 GREEN4SEA Awards in the category recognizing...