Baltic Dry Index Continues Gains
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward momentum amid analyst suggestions that the long-lived dry bulk slump is now nearing its end.
BDI gained 17 points to reach 1415 - the highest the index...
Japanese Lines to Order 20 LNG Ships for Toyota
Toyota’s growing interest towards greener ocean transport mirrors its ongoing investment in sustainability.
Project Portal:
In a joint participation effort called the Project Portal, Toyota intends to build heavy-duty, hydrogen-fuel-cell trucks to decrease emissions at the...
Convention for the Control of Ship’s Ballast Water
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, adopted in 2004 (BWM), comes into force on 8 September, and aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms...
China Launches World’s Largest Ore Carrier
China launched the world's largest ore carrier on Tuesday in Qingdao City of east China's Shandong Province.
The carrier, with the length of 362 meters and width of 65 meters, has a super capacity of 400,000 tons. At a speed of 14.5 knots...
Powerful Earthquake Topples Buildings, Killing Scores
A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing more than 200 people and toppling dozens of buildings in the capital, Mexico City.
President Enrique Peña Nieto said more than 20 children had died and 30...
Accident During Unloading of Ferry
On September 17, a staff member was reportedly injured during an accident while unloading cargo from the vessel.
What happened?
The 29 year old staff member, suffered injuries to his head, chest and back after he...
Fatal Accident in Lock
Captain dead during fatal accident at the locks
On September 18, a container ship and a container barge reportedly grazed against a collision protection wire in the Canal.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Walter’ along with a...
[Watch] Strange Ship Designed to Take on 700 Tons of Seawater
This strange looking 355 foot-long ship is designed to partly capsize to carry out ocean research.
The RP FLIP – short for Floating Instrument Platform – was created by the US Navy in 1962 and...
Thunderstorms Intense Over World’s Busiest Shipping Lanes
Thunderstorms directly above two of the world's busiest shipping lanes are significantly more powerful than storms in areas of the ocean where ships don't travel, according to new research.
A new study mapping lightning around...
RAMLAB Prints First Ship’s Propeller
Working in partnership with Damen Shipyards Group, RAMLAB has manufactured the world’s very first 3D-printed ship’s propeller, which successfully passes all requisite quality tests. Having completed the prototype, the lab will continue with the...