Raiders Attack Cargo Vessel, Kill One, Abduct Six
In an apparent attack on a cargo vessel, raiders killed one and abducted 6 crew members in an incident that occurred on Sunday morning.
What happened?
An official on Monday who confirmed the incident said, “A...
Japan Readies for LNG Bunkering as Marine Industry Turns to Cleaner Fuels
Japan, the world's largest LNG importer and accounting for about 35% of global demand, is set to play a significant role in LNG bunkering as the marine industry turns to cleaner fuel options to...
Shipwreck Hunters Pursue ‘Holy Grails’ of West Coast Wrecks
Drawing of the Tonquin under attack from tribal warriors off the West Coast of Vancouver Island in 1811.
Shipwrecks along the Pacific Northwest coast number in the thousands. A handful have become the long-running obsessions...
New Motion in Ballast Water
In 2016, the IMO passed far-reaching legislation on ballast water, which will have powerful business implications for Wärtsilä’s customers.
According to the United Nations, the three greatest risks to the world’s ecology are global warming,...
Time for Shipowners to Act on MRV
An important deadline is looming for compliance with the European Union Regulation on Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of carbon emissions, accredited inspection body TÜV SÜD warns.
The MRV requires all ships of more than...
Continued Oversupply to Put Further Pressure on LPG Shipping Rates
The LPG shipping trade will continue to grow at a healthy pace on the back of strong Asian demand, but fleet growth will outpace it, keeping rates under pressure in 2017, according to the...
Curtain Closes on Hanjin
Hanjin Shipping used to be one of the world's top 10 shipping companies. But now, the final curtain has fallen.
Bankruptcy declared:
This Friday, the firm was declared bankrupt by a South Korean court after months...
[Watch] Crane Collapses onto Ship in Ashdod Port
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In an unfortunate incident that occurred on Sunday, a large crane reportedly collapsed on a docked ship.
What happened?
A large crane collapsed onto...
[Watch] Perfect Storm Behind Dead Whales Washing up in Hampton Roads
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They were gruesome sights.
Whales lifeless and bloated on the beach, two of them with giant gashes...
Diesel-carrying Cargo Ship Sinks Off Phuket
A cargo ship carrying 5,000 litres of diesel and food sank off Koh Kheaw (Green Island) on 16 February, all people on board were rescued and no injuries were reported.
What happened?
At 4:30pm yesterday (Feb...