https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be A local diver has posted a video featuring the destruction of Coral reef by the anchors of a cruise ship.  Diving instructor is reported to have said: “In the video you only see a...

Incident : Funnel Fire Main Engine : DALIAN MBD - B&W 6S60MC Auxiliary Engine : No Information Vessel type : Chemical Tanker Location : Shipyard   What Happened: A Complete overhaul of the main engine was done and the auxiliary engines were started to bring the...

DNV GL has conducted several tests to survey hull using drones.  The classification team based in Gdansk, Poland, conducted the tests in Remontowa Shipyard. Drones can: Reduce survey times and staging costs, Improve safety for...

Here is a list of ‘the last-minute cherishable gift ideas’! (Nobody knows that you bought it on the go! All that it requires is just a click of  your mobile phone to purchase)! Extreme experience:  For...

Mireia Lalaguna Rozo of Spain was crowned Miss World 2015 on Saturday  at the Miss World Grand Final in Sanya, in Southern China.  Royo takes over the crown from the 2014 winner Rolene Strauss...

Strong second-quarter earnings are expected for dry bulk carriers in 2016 and tankers are heading for profitability levels.  Maritime Strategies International (MSI) has predicted in separate dry bulk and tanker freight forecasts. The low crude...

Accident : Vessel Grounding Vessel Type : Cargo Ship Date : 21st December 2015 Location : Squamish Terminals, deep-water port north of Vancouver Casualties/Pollution : Nil A cargo ship ran aground at the Squamish Terminals on Monday morning.  The Transportation Safety Board Spokesman confirmed...

The shipowners prefer joint ventures with third parties.  Aurora LPG and Wilhelmsen Ship Management join forces to take care of the former’s VLGC fleet. The joint ventures company will be based in Hong Kong.  The...

Incident : Vessel Grounding Vessel Type : Cargo Ship Date : 17th December 2015 Location : Lake Saint-Louis, Quebec Casualties/Pollution : Minor quantity of hydraulic oil leak The BBC Chartering cargo ship ran aground on a rock on December 17th in Lake Saint-Louis, Quebec.  The ship suffered damages in...

Shell Trading Rotterdam has chartered 15 new inland 110m barges running on LNG from Plouvier Transport and Intertrans Tankschiffahrt. The barges built by the Dutch shipyard VEKA Shipbuilding will be used to transport mineral oil...