Shipping Giant Maersk Tests Blockchain-powered Bills of Lading

Maersk, the largest container ship operator in the world, has been exploring ways blockchain technology can improve operations involving paper-based bills of lading. Maersk took part in a proof of concept, with blockchain expertise from...

German Ship Lenders will Require Further Provisioning Due to Large Exposures

Moody’s: German ship lenders will require further provisioning due to large exposures Moody’s Investors Service in a report published that German ship lenders are facing increasing risks from the prolonged global shipping industry crisis, with...

Red Sea Security Warning – Update

Gard Alert: Red Sea security warning - update The conflict in Yemen is reportedly escalating and maritime authorities continue to urge vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region to operate in a...

Last Chance to Save Falls of Clyde Sailing Ship is Sunk by Authorities in...

A last chance to save the Scottish-built historic sailing ship the Falls of Clyde appears to have failed as Hawaii’s transport department is preparing to take the vessel out of Honolulu harbour and sink...

Autonomous Versus Drone Ships

The first action of the newly elected Senior President of Naval Defence Consulting, Commodore Garry Beauvoir, is to define the strategy for future goals in autonomous and Drone Shipping for both Merchant and Defence...

5,000 Gallons of Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Spilled Off Texas

Coast Guard responds to diesel spill on Intracoastal Waterway, Texas The U.S. Coast Guard said on Wednesday about 5,000 gallons of low sulfur diesel fuel spilled into the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) near Port Isabel, Texas,...

Futuristic DFDS Ro-Ro Ships Revealed!

KNUD E. HANSEN reveal concept pictures of DFDS ro-ro newbuilds For the past 4 months KNUD E. HANSEN has worked closely with DFDS and CSC Jinling Shipyard to refine and optimise the concept of the...

Liberia Registry Makes Key Appointments in UK, Panama, US and Turkey

The Liberian Registry has announced strategic new appointments in a number of the key areas within the global network of offices operated by its US-based manager, the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR). Gerard...

[Watch] Mobile Ballast Water Discharge Solutions

For vessels with few ballast water discharges per year and for old vessels, fitting an onboard unit is a costly investment.  Against this background Damen has developed its unique InvaSave Mobile Ballast Water Discharge...

Ship of Disgrace: Bulk Carrier Detained for Failing to Pay Crew Members

In a second so-called shameful incident a bulker chartered by Rio Tinto subsidiary has been reportedly detained by Australian authorities for failing to pay wages to the crew members. For the second consecutive time, the...