Visualizing Every Ship at Sea in Real-Time
Oceans covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface, and it makes up 97% of all water on the planet. But, humans traverse the seas everyday despite its massive size and ubiquity.
Millions of people hit...
Runaway Tanker Wreaked Havoc
On January 2, a tanker reportedly allided with a wharf and other boats that were positioned near a market road on the Yangon River.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Au Virgo’ wreaked havoc on the Yangon river...
Oil Change & “Ghost Riders” – Beware!
By Sriram Balasubramanian
It is not an uncommon question amongst many technical managers who usually introduce “small volume oil change” and expect oil condition to get better. In this write-up, I have shared my two...
Thieves Steal Sheikh’s Indian Jewels from Display in Venice
Thieves on Wednesday made off with jewellery worth millions of euros which was on display in Venice’s Doge’s Palace, police said.
At least two thieves are thought to have entered the exhibition of Indian and...
[Watch] US Navy Sailors have One of the Coolest Job Perks in the World
"Swim call" is a rare treat that can sometimes be experienced on deployments out at sea. The military tradition allows sailors to take a breather and enjoy the open ocean as their own private...
Central Shipping Eyes Comeback to Suezmax Tanker Sector
What’s hot?
Central Shipping Group, controlled by Greek shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis, is reportedly shifting its investment interest to new suezmax tankers, after an eight-year lull.
Which vessels?
Two vessels are on order by Central at the Hyundai...
After a Rough Year, will Wind be Back in Brexit’s Sail in 2018?
Britons are proud of their maritime history. Like a ship, their United Kingdom has sailed through glorious days and low ebbs in the past centuries. Nowadays, the ship is trying to sail away from...
Wärtsilä to Retrofit Vessel with Energy Storage System
The technology group Wärtsilä has agreed to retrofit the world’s first energy storage solution on board a large offshore supply vessel. The North Sea Giant, one of the world’s largest and most advanced subsea...
Canada Fines Another Vessel for Speeding
Transport Canada has issued a $6,000 fine to the owner of Panama flagged bulk carrier FederalCardinal after the supramax vessel allegedly failed to comply with vessel speed restrictions in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
In August Canada put...
High-water Condition Results in Bulker Entangle with Larger Ship’s Port and Starboard Anchor Chains
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an investigation report on the Collision between the Cargo Vessel “Manizales” and the Bulk Carrier “Zen-Noh Grain Pegasus” in January 2016.
The incident
On January 17, 2016, the...