Container Ship Suffered Steering Failure

A Container ship suffered steering failure with rudder remaining fixed in one position, and began circling north of Vlieland island, Netherlands, North sea, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? Container ship ESCAPE suffered steering failure with rudder...

1 Dead & 3 Critical After Inhaling Gas On Board LPG Tanker

1 crew died 3 critical after inhaling gas on board an LPG tanker, Malacca Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? An LPG tanker requested immediate medical assistance and reported that 1 crew has died and 3...

Grappling with IMO’s COLREGS and Vessels Crossing at Channel Entrances

Let us assume your tug is leaving port, outbound in a narrow channel a nautical mile or two from the exit, making 8 knots. You are complying with IMO’s collision regulations (COLREGS) narrow channel rule 9(a) and are sticking to...

UK Feels Covid Certificates Key To Curb Covid 19 Spread

It would be 'remiss' of the government not to consider Covid certification as a way of fully reopening the economy, Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi says. Amid criticism of the plans, Mr Zahawi said...

Importance of Cyber Security Onboard Ships

 Kemedi Moara-Nkwe (University of Plymouth) "NCSC can play a big role" National Cyber Security Centres(NCSC) critical for shipping, says an article on Riviera.Assist in cyber-security implementation NCSC's could be central to the maritime industry’s defence against online threats to shipping and ports, sharing threat intelligence, assisting in cyber-security implementation and responding to...

Gasnor To Supply LNG For Ulvan Rederi

Nowegian Gas Supplier Gasnor will supply Ulvan Rederi’s new hybrid vessel with LNG under the terms of a 5-year supply agreement, says an article published in Ship&Bunker. Ulvan Rederi's Ship Ulvan Rederi's ship the 'Oddrun With'...

[Answer] Do Ships Need a Marine Pilot?

An article on safety4sea explains the role of a marine pilot on a ship.Today, we are going to look into the nitty-gritty of marine pilot role, how pilot transfer arrangement works, why the sea...

Renewed Attention To Workplace Infectious Disease Standard

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to the hazard of infectious diseases in the workplace. Could you find yourself having to comply with a federal or state infectious disease standard?  A EHS...

Oil Price Plunged 4.6% Amid Virus Risk

According to an article published in Bloomberg Quint, Oil plunged the most in nearly two weeks as growing delays in Europe’s reopening and looming Iranian supply dampened hopes for a swift decline in global...

Bunker Market in Americas Return To Normalcy, Demand Subdued

Mild movements in US Gulf Coast and Latin America amid volatile week for global energy. New Orleans premium over Houston expected to be supported by spring thaw. Stronger declines seen in New York...