NYK Vessel Rescues 14 People Off The Coast Of Chile
A Wood-chip carrier of NYK Line rescued 14 people in distress off the Coast of Chile on 17th March 2016.
The vessel, Hokuetsu Ushaka, received an alert from a troubled raft when it was enroute...
Where Do You Think You Are Looking At?
Whenever we sit on the coast staring at the wide sea where do you think you are looking at?
This question might sound silly and you may imagine the map to pick up your next...
IMarEST Welcomes Its First Female President, Jane Smallman CSci CMarSci FIMarEST
Jane Smallman CSci CMarSci FIMarEST was appointed 114th President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) at its 127th Annual General Meeting on Friday 18th March 2016. Jane is the first woman to...
Crowley Reaches Milestone With Setting Of LNG Engine In New Ship
Crowley Maritime Corporation reached another critical milestone with the recent setting of the main engine onto El Coquí, the first of two new, Commitment Class ConRo (combination container and Roll/On-Roll/Off) ships that will be powered...
[Watch] Disaster at Sea – Wrecked Cargo Ship
Dear Mfame Readers,
On monday, we read about the huge container vessel that broke into two. Incase you have missed please click here for details.
The vessel got stranded after running aground on 10th March due...
Can A Laid Up Supply Vessel Be Converted Into A Profitable Container Feeder?
Yes! Damen to Offer A New Lease Of Life To Laid Up PSVs
Due to the recent decrease in oil prices, stand-still exploration projects, reduced productions and fall in support vessel day rates the ship...
Tugboat Captain Dies While Trying To Dock In Hudson River
The 50-year-old captain of a tugboat suffered a medical emergency and died as he was trying to dock the vessel in Haverstraw on the Hudson River late Monday, March 28, according to the Rockland...
The Story Of A Drunken Titanic Survivor, Who Helped Save Others
One of the most famous Titanic survivor stories is that of Charles Joughin. Charles Joughin was the last person to leave the Titanic and survive. He is also the person who helped write the...
Main Engine Shutdown During Manoeuvring – Did You Check The Crankcase Oil Mist Detectors?
A general cargo vessel departed port after loading cargo where the crew was religiously carrying out the vessel departure routines. The main engine was tried out both in ahead and astern directions, all air...
A Ship Full of Weapons Seized
French Navy Seized A Ship With Weapons
A ship full of weapons, reportedly headed for Somalia, was intercepted and seized by French naval forces patrolling the northern Indian Ocean.
It was reported that the French helicopter...