50 Tankers Idle In Singapore, UAE Ports
Dozens of tankers used to carry refined oil products are sitting idle in Asia and the Middle East as slow trade and an oversupply of ships have cut daily earnings to as little as...
Cargo Vessel Chief Engineer Found Dead
A 55-year-old chief engineer of a cargo vessel was found dead in his room by his colleagues on Friday morning while the vessel was docked in the waters off Naga City, north of Cebu.
Engr....
Cargo Shift in English Channel
A general cargo ship has reportedly suffered from a shift of cargo in the English Channel.
What happened?
On February 10, a general cargo ship Wilson Hobro suffered cargo shift in English Canal several nautical miles...
Container Ship Accident in Denmark Waters
Container Ship Runs Aground Due to Strong Winds
A container ship reportedly ran aground off the coast of Denmark due to strong winds.
What happened?
The container ship Victoria ran aground in Samso Belt west off Kalundborg,...
3 Sailors Die of Toxic Fumes Aboard Barge
In an unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday, 3 sailors have reportedly lost their lives due to inhalation of toxic fumes.
What happened?
Three Indian sailors died while one is currently in a serious condition after...
Vessel’s Electrical Wiring Identified as Source of Fires
Disclaimer: The above image is for representation of the below incident and need not be considered as an actual case image.
The deadly fires aboard the ferries “Norman Atlantic” just before New Year 2014 and...
Tanker Runs Aground in Kagoshima
A Panamanian-registered tanker ran aground on an island in Kagoshima Prefecture on Saturday but none of the crew were injured, the Japan Coast Guard said.
All 18 crew members — 17 Myanmar nationals and a...
[Watch] Captains Honored for Saving Lives
Coast Guard honors captains who saved lives during tanker fire
The Coast Guard gathered on Friday to honor several men who prevented a major disaster on the Houston Ship Channel last year.
On September 6, a...
Nutrition to Beat Fatigue in Seafarers
GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION MUST BE HIGH ON THE AGENDA FOR CATERING CREWS TO BEAT FATIGUE IN SEAFARERS – SAYS MCTC
Crew members must be provided with nutritionally-balanced meals while onboard to avoid high levels...
Drunken Sailor in Rooftop Drama
The Barrow Naturalists’ Field Club celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2016 so a look at what was happening 140 years ago featured in a talk to members on Having Fun in Barrow presented by...