[Watch] One Injured in Explosion on Tanker in Rotterdam
On October 19, a crew member was injured aboard a tanker after it was rocked by an explosion caused to a fire.
What happened?
The explosion occurred onboard the tanker ‘Atlantic Symphony’ after a fire erupted...
Oil’s Biggest Rigs Head to the Junkyard
Oil declined to the lowest level in a week after a closely watched tally of U.S. fuel inventories revealed a rise in gasoline and diesel supplies.
Futures slid 1.4 percent in New York. Gasoline stockpiles...
121 Piracy Incidents so Far this Year – IMB Report
A new report from the International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed that a total of 121 incidents of piracy and armed robbery have been reported against ships in the...
[Watch] Air Quality on a Cruise Ship Deck is Alarming
A recent undercover investigation on P&O Cruises' ship Oceana revealed ultra-fine particles in the air emitted from burning fuel.
On deck, downwind of the smokestacks, the investigative team measured 84,000 particulates per cubic cm. Closer...
Unique Ballast Water Treatment System for Big Bulk Carriers
UK-based Coldharbour Marine, a manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) based on unique inert gas technology, has launched a new treatment process designed specifically for large dry bulk vessels and ore carriers. The...
Alfa Laval Scrubbers on Over 100 Vessels
To date, a total of 109 vessels representing a diverse array of marine industry customers have put their trust in the Alfa Laval PureSOx platform for compliance with IMO SOx emissions regulations. Coincidentally, the...
[Watch] Incredible Cruise Ship All Set for a Early Debut
Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, the line's fourth Oasis class ship, will debut earlier than planned, with its first sailing now departing three weeks ahead of schedule.
According to a Royal Caribbean statement, "The advanced...
[Watch] How Florida is Leading the LNG Ship Fuelling Revolution
JAXPORT has endorsed liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source for the maritime industry in a new video that has explored why developments taking place at the port in the US state of Florida...
LMC Charters Thorco Reef
The 19,953 dwt Thorco Reef is a multipurpose tweendecker built in 2011, measuring 161.5 m long with a breadth of 25.2 m. The ship has three holds and is equipped with three 80-tonne lift...
Cargo Ship Capsizes Off Kaohsiung, All Crew Members Rescued
On October 18, a cargo ship reportedly sank in the waters off Kaohsiung and all its crew members were rescued by the Coastguard.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Ming An’ enroute from Kaohsiung Port to Vietnam...