Cargo Ship Slams into a Concrete Wall at the Port of Ogdensburg
On August 2, a general cargo ship, Gibraltar-registered "Thorco Marjanne", reportedly hit the concrete wall at the Port of Ogdensburg, New York in the early hours.
Officials said the ship was being operated by a...
Life Imprisonment for Ship Owner and Agent in Greece
On August 2, a Piraeus Criminal Appeals Court handed down sentences of life imprisonment and fines for five of the 13 main defendants found guilty for the 2.1 tonnes of heroin discovered in the...
[Watch] 40 Warships & Submarines in Close Formation
Forty Ships and Submarines Underway in Close Formation During RIMPAC 2016
Bulker Aground in Lake Superior
Forty warships and submarines representing 13 international partner nations steam in close formation during exercise Rim of the Pacific...
Sunk Gambling Ship Owned by Mobsters Reappears After 80 Years
Not exactly a ghost ship but it's good enough to send shivers down your spine - a lost sunken ship called the 'SS MONTE CARLO' that was owned by the mobsters has appeared off...
How to Avoid Claims on Cargoes that Start ‘Cooking’ at Sea?
North P&I Club Explains How to Avoid Claims for Self-Cooking Soya Beans
North P&I Club has advised its members to be extra vigilant during loading and transport of soya beans to ensure they do not...
Propeller Repaired Afloat, No Dry Docking Required!
Afloat Propeller Repairs by Hydrex
Recently Hydrex diver/technicians carried out afloat propeller repair work on vessels in Belgium and the Netherlands. In Antwerp the damaged blades of a 190-meter roro vessel were cropped, while in Amsterdam...
Can Plaxx Substitute Heavy Fuel Oil?
Can Plaxx, be a Substitute for Fossil-based Heavy Fuel Oil?
Plaxx is the result of the depolymerization of plastic and is comprised of a blend of hydrocarbon monomers like raw petroleum. It is however low...
11 Ways to be a More Attentive Partner
We all want attentive partners. We are not talking about clingy partners, but rather the kind who knows when we're not feeling well or remembers the names of our family members. There are some...
Why Shipowners are Parking Container Ships?
There is an unusual development of the shipowners parking their container ships.
Several factors have contributed to this development:
Drewry market sources indicate that the peak season in the transpacific is rather weak. Two attributes, low...
45-foot Ship to Tell Story of the American Revolution
Visitors to the birthplace of America can soon climb aboard a life-size Revolutionary era privateer ship in the heart of the city's historic district, while staying firmly planted on land.
Builders working with the Museum...