[Watch] Cement Tanker Aground on Wester Scheldt
On January 23, a cement tanker reportedly ran aground on Westerschelde at Valkenisse and asked for help to be refloated.
What happened?
The cement tanker ‘Rozengracht’ reportedly ran aground on the Westerschelde at Valkenisse. The reason...
Guards Repel Pirate Attack on Cement Carrier
On January 19, a cement carrier was reportedly attacked by pirate mother ship and the guards were successfully able to thwart the attack.
What happened?
The cement carrier ‘NACC Valbella’ was reportedly transiting through south of...
[Watch] PhilaPort Welcomes its Largest Vessel to Date MSC Avni
The largest cargo vessel to ever call the Port of Philadelphia, ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)’s 11,000-TEU MSC Avni, arrived at the port on January 14, 2017.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...
Denmark is World’s 6th Major Shipping Nation
In a good news, Denmark has moved up a notch and claimed the sixth position with regards to tonnage on the list of the world’s major shipping nations.
Operated Tonnage
Reports from IHS Markit has...
Main Engine Cylinder Cooling Jacket Failure Led To Grounding
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an investigation report on the Grounding of Bulk ‘Carrier Nenita’ on the Columbia River, in November 2016, as a result of an engine failure combined with inefficient...
Membrane-type Fuel Tanks for Ships Saves Cargo Space
Replace conventional C-type tanks with membrane-type tank.
LNG membrane tank solution pays itself back in less than 3 years.
Long voyages will become more feasible for LNG carriers.
Deltamarin along with Gaztransport &...
Why the U.S. Is Buying Natural Gas From Russia?
For a lesson in how liquefied natural gas is radically reshaping the global energy market, consider the tale of a ship due in Boston on Tuesday. The huge Gaselys tanker is being closely tracked...
Sharp Minds to Plot New Course for Industry at Transas Global Conference
Moving from smart talk to practical solutions and learning from other industries will be the twin themes of an industry event scheduled for Vancouver in March. Technology will be an enabler, but the maritime industry will have to be prepared to change its model to be a candidate for a...
Bulkseas Enters the Cape Segment
Low key Greek Bulkseas Marine Management, one of several Greek companies that have has built up significant fleet of vessels in less than five years, is being linked to its first cape.
The fast growing...
[Watch] Port of Onahama Receives Giant Ship Unloader
BigLifts Happy Star successfully transported a large IUK continuous ship unloader from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to Onahama, Japan.
The lifting plan and sea fastening arrangement of the shipment were prepared in close cooperation with IUK. The...