Several U.S. cities use the amphibious "Ride the Ducks" for tours, that can drive on roads and float on water.  Notably, these vehicles have been involved in multiple fatal accidents.  In Seattle, in Washington...

The Fred. Olsen companies first ventured into the wind industry in the 1990’s, when Fred. Olsen Renewables was involved in the early onshore wind farms before also venturing into offshore wind.   Fred. Olsen...

In the U.S., the total edible seafood supply of about 4.7 billion pounds per year is not fully utilised says the study published in the journal Global Environmental Change.  About half of the edible...

The NGO Shipbreaking Platform had appreciated Matson fleet that has 23 vessels to recycle in the coming years for its clean and safe recycle policy.  Basel Action Network (BAN) revealed and strongly criticized the...

Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC), world leading supplier of compressed air systems for marine and offshore use, today announced that Hans Otto Schjerven will take over as Managing Director for the company from 1st October. TMC...

Seawater, that is available in plenty, economical and safe, is the most environmentally acceptable lubricant claims Thordon Bearings Inc., the leading manufacturer of seawater lubricated bearings for the global marine industry.  The US Environmental...

Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) is one of the world's largest independent owners modern, large-size containerships.  The current fleet of 59 containerships aggregating 351,815 TEUs chartered to many of the world's largest liner companies is...

Harren & Partner recently placed an order for eight 1,400 teu boxships to be constructed by China’s Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding. The Bureau Veritas class feeder boxships are of dimension: 153.7 m length,  27.6 m width...

Crowley Maritime Corp will soon acquire the Miami-based SeaFreight Agencies. By the end of September, they will sign a sale agreement. Crowley Maritime Corp is ranked as one of the largest private companies in Florida,...

The World Maritime Day theme for 2015 is  “Maritime education and training”.   Watch - What IMO Secretary-General Has to say about the WORLD MARITIME DAY 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW0_MmEO7o4&feature=youtu.be The theme was adopted to focus attention on...