Grounded Oil Rig Loaded onto a Carrier Vessel
The grounded oil rig Transocean Winner was successfully boarded on a Semi-submersible heavy lift ship, the Hawk. The oil rig was grounded due to a storm at Dalmore on the west coast of Lewis....
River Pilot Dies After a Tragic Accident While Boarding a Ship
A river pilot was involved in a tragic accident in Gravesend Reach while he was boarding a general cargo ship heading for Spain. The emergency responders rushed to his aid but were unable to...
New Ship Journey to Bring Hope to Millions
New ship passes through Inverness on journey to bring hope to millions
A new charity ship which will help more than 2million of the world’s poorest people has passed through Inverness on her maiden voyage.
MV...
Are You Collecting Bunker Samples the RIGHT Way?
Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult the experts in that field for the authenticity of...
Crew Member Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances
Crew member found dead under suspicious circumstances, vessel detained
On October 4th, a general cargo vessel requested medical assistance for a 37-year old Ukrainian crew member when it was sailing east of Rhodes, Greece. The...
Heavy Lift RoCon and Tanker Operator Recognised by US Authorities
Qualification Can Equate to More Efficient Freight Transit Times
Foreign shipowners welcome any chance of being accepted as bona fide suppliers of ocean-borne transport as the prevailing restrictions of the Jones Act which still prompts...
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments 2004 will enter into force on 8 September 2017
Finland has ratified the International Convention for the Control and Management of...
Coatings Bribery Scandal – Hempel Fires 4 of its Employees
German authorities are currently investigating coating manufacturer Hempel A/S to determine whether alleged bribes were made by employees to ship managers.
The company says it is cooperating fully with the authorities and is providing them...
A View from the Top
View from the Top : Dr. James Delgado, NOAA Director of Maritime Heritage
By Kathy A. Smith
Nearly a century ago, Lieutenant Ernest Larkin Jones was lost at sea. For decades, his surviving descendants, and the families...
Ship Owners to Keep Gaining from Low Bunker Costs
Ship owners to keep gaining from low bunker costs, as oil prices poised to remain low, despite OPEC decision
The ship owners are poised to keep profiting from a low oil price environment, as bunker...