What Could Have Saved the Vessel from an Anchoring Casualty?
A bulk carrier sailed from Richards Bay, South Africa, on 20 June 2015 with 165,906 tonnes of manganite. She was bound for a discharge port in China, en route Singapore for bunkers. The voyage...
Root Cause of Ship Incidents from Swedish Club
The Swedish Club Puts Root Cause of Incidents into Focus
The Swedish Club has launched its latest publication, Claims at a Glance, which provides an insight into the full range of claims the Club has...
Brexit Cuts Serena Williams Prize Money
Pound Crash Due to Brexit Costs Serena Williams $262,600
Tennis champion Serena Williams is one among those who have lost money in wake of last month’s Brexit vote.
Williams beat Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in Saturday’s...
Brexit and Sulphur Regulations – What Now?
IBIA Investigates: Brexit and Sulphur Regulations – What Now?
The prospect of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union – nicknamed ‘Brexit’ – has raised a number of questions regarding the status, now and in...
‘Nobody is Immune to Trouble’: Meet the Woman Who is a Lawyer by Day...
Not many of us can say we’ve saved a life. But for Elissa Thursfield, a solicitor from Abersoch in Wales, it’s become a part of her routine. She works full time as an employment...
New Canal Locks & Bigger Ships – Where are We Heading?
The hubbub surrounding the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union overshadowed the opening of two new locks on the Panama Canal on June 26th. The expansion of the canal has the potential...
Photographs of Deficiencies Identified During Port State Control
Photographs of Deficiencies Identified During
Port State Control
Port State Control has been found to be a very effective tool in reducing the number of substandard ships as well as improving maritime safety and pollution...
Pirates Prefer Tanker Crew than Oil – Impact of Low Oil Price!
The notorious pirates off the coast of West Africa would target tanker cargoes rather than crews.
However, thanks to the improved naval patrolling (by the Nigerian and other littoral navies), it has rendered cargo theft...
Are You the Pilot of Your Own Ship?
Are You the Pilot of Your Own Ship?
by Dr. Clark Gaither alias Dr. Burnout
I would like to think I have always been in control, that I have always been the pilot of my own ship....
An Old Cargo Ship Becomes an Architectural Work of Art – Seoul
An old cargo freighter has become an object of art. It is now a favourite rest spot for museum visitors.
The retired cargo ship operated between Mokpo and Jejudo Island off South Korea for 35...