ClassNK e-Certificate Approved for Use by World Leading Flag States
Leading classification society ClassNK has expanded the scope the world’s first comprehensive electronic certificate service for classification and statutory certificates to include the flag states of Panama, Singapore, and the Marshall Islands from 15...
Average Ship Size in Port Jumps Double Digits
Call sizes at terminals around the world are on the rise as more high-capacity ships enter the global market, further increasing pressure on the processes and infrastructure of container terminal operators.
The global average call...
New Size Record Set for Freight Container Ships
As OOCL prepares to welcome the third of six 21,000 TEU container vessels into its fleet, the box freight line has announced that one of the sister vessels of the ultra large container carriers...
Cargo Owners Advised to Adapt Contract Strategy
Drewry says that over the last five years, beneficial cargo owners (BCO) have been able to secure large reductions in freight costs by running traditional competitive bids with numerous providers in an over-supplied, fragmented...
Case of Mistaken Identity: KOTC Denies Sinking of its Ship
Various reports have been circulating in the social media about a tanker belonging to KOTC reportedly sinking off the Oman coast.
What happened?
It is still unclear on how KOTC tanker has been linked to that...
Greek Shipping Firms Unhappy Over Existing Tax Regime
The Greek shipping companies have blamed tax as a reason for not switching to an alternative jurisdiction.
Report highlights unstable tax structure:
The report named, "Repositioning Greece as a Global Maritime Capital," found the lack of...
[Watch] Pipe Burst Aboard Ship
A pipe has burst on board a luxury cruise liner causing water to spurt through ceilings and one of the decks to flood.
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Pipe Burst Floods Cruise Ship After Leaving Port
On September 6, a luxury cruise ship was flooded owing to a pipe burst just after disembarking from the Brisbane Port.
What happened?
The luxury cruise ship ‘Sun Princess’ suffered a pipe burst which caused water...
Shipping Industry Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Major shipping operators have been affected by hurricane harvey and most notably Hapag Lloyd has revealed that the services of three vessels has been suspended at the Port of Houston due to the ongoing...
What Happens When Your Cruise Gets Stuck in a Hurricane
Just two weeks after Hurricane Harvey, the United States is already bracing for the next storm. The Category 5 Hurricane Irma is already ripping through the Caribbean and headed straight for Florida.
Report Says that in the...