Importance of Personal Flotation Device Usage
What Happened / Narrative:
During the routine transfer of a bulk hose between a vessel and the quayside it was noted that the shore bulk Plant Operator was working close to the edge of...
Shipping Firms Pay N14 Billion to Escort Vessels in Nigeria
Due to the volatile nature of Nigeria waterways, foreign shipping companies spend over N13.76 billion ($45 million) annually to escort their vessels from one point to another on Nigeria's waterways, LEADERSHIP has learnt.
About four...
Venice Says No to Giant Cruise Ships
Gondolas and water taxis will never again have to vie with big cruise ships for space in front of Venice’s St Mark’s Square, an Italian governmental committee has decided.
Venetian residents and environmentalists have long voiced...
Piracy Ransom Expenses Recoverable
The "LONGCHAMP" – Supreme Court: Hijacked vessel costs incurred during negotiations fall within Rule F of the York-Antwerp Rules 1974.
Last week, by a 4-1 majority, the Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Court...
[Watch] Vessel Flooded and Fire Breaks Out
First rough weather blew out a window on the Carnival Pride cruise ship. Then the kid's room was flooded and a flat screen television began to short out. You can see the sparks /...
Bulgarian Freighter Collided with Dam at Venice Lagoon
On November 7, a freighter reportedly collided with a dam under construction while exiting the port.
What happened?
The Bulgarian freighter ‘Altenavi’ reportedly collided with dam that was under construction at Venice Lagoon due to strong...
Captain Killed with Bare Hands? Two Suspects Arrested
On November 7, two officers from a cargo vessel were reportedly arrested after being suspected of killing the Captain.
What happened?
The officers, Dmytro Savinykh and Oleksandr Maltsevdi were arrested after suspicions arose over their involvement...
CMA CGM is First to Go with LNG for its Biggest Ships
On the occasion of the COP23 in Bonn (Germany), the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in maritime transport, is pleased to announce its decision to equip its 9 future ships of 22,000 TEUs...
PSC Regimes to Boost Collaboration and Information Sharing
An increased number of PSC regimes are implemented to target inspections mechanisms, as well as incentive schemes, so that ships found in compliance with international standards are subject to fewer inspections, while substandard ships...
Transas to Maintain THESIS Momentum
The Transas mission to explain the true benefits and impacts of digitalization to the maritime world will be given new impetus by staging its 2018 global conference to Vancouver, one of North America’s top...