Shell Marine Secures Big Ship Commitment
Shell Marine has recently been awarded China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company’s (COSCO SHIPPING) largest marine lubricants order in 2017. This order will include the full range of marine lubricants and technical services for seven...
What Happened When a Ship Packed with Six Million Pounds of Explosives Went Up...
One hundred years ago, a massive explosion rocked Halifax when a ship—the Mont-Blanc—carrying six million pounds of explosives caught fire in the harbor. The following is an excerpt from The Great Halifax Explosion: A...
Lloyd’s Register Approves LNG-powered Coal Carrier Design
A next-generation, LNG-powered coal carrier has won approval in principle (AIP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register.
MOL, along with Tokhu Electric Power and Namura Shipbuilding, have completed the basic design and recently conducted a hazard...
Crowley’s Newest LNG-fueled ConRo Ship Launched
VT Halter Marine has launched the second of Crowley Maritime Corp.’s new Commitment Class ships, Taíno, one of the world’s first combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Taíno will...
Container Ship Breaks Free From its Moorings in Boston
On Dec 6, 2017, a container ship, the Helsinki Bridge, broke free from a South Boston terminal.
The United States Coast Guard is investigating how the 1,065-foot container ship had broken all 12 lines when...
Cargo Ship Detained! Safety Deficiencies Detected
On Dec 5, 2017, the cargo ship "Lady Bo" has been detained in the port of Oristano. The reason for detention by Coast Guard technicians is that they found several deficiencies regarding safety on...
Ballast-free LNG Carrier Concept Gets LR Approval
GTT and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd (DSIC) received approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for their 30,000m³ B-FREE LNG carrier design in a ceremony at Marintec China.
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Freight Rates may Firm up in 2018
After the strong upwards correction of freight rates witnessed in global ocean container transportation during 2017, the question now is whether the trend will continue for another year or whether rates will stabilize.
According to...
Wärtsilä VER System Saves Oil Tanker Cargo Losses, Fuel Costs
The technology group Wärtsilä is introducing its Voyage Emissions Reduction (VER) system as a means for increasing oil tanker revenues, while also significantly aiding the environment through reduced emissions. The system effectively eliminates the...
[Watch] Container Ship Breaks Free from Terminal
A container ship broke free from a terminal in Boston on Wednesday.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort....