A new class notation from DNV GL attests to special fire detection and firefighting measures implemented on board a containership. The notation was first given to the 23k class MSC FEBE, the winner of...

Cleaning a ship’s submerged parts from barnacles and other growths, while the ship is in the water, can transfer invasive species to local marine environments unless it is properly cleaned and the debris is...

The Baltic Briefing has issued the tanker report for the 5th week of this year. The report dated 05th January 2021 provides a valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and...

NYK announces the order of its first two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fueled very large gas carriers (VLGCs) to Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, says a press release published on their website. Both ships will be...

A Japanese submarine collided with a commercial ship while surfacing in Pacific coast on Monday, reports CNN. What happened? According to government officials, a Japanese submarine collided with a commercial ship as it attempted to surface...

Norway-based e-navigation specialist, Navtor, has released a new ship performance optimisation and fleet management system, NavFleet, based on a cyber secure platform which simultaneously integrates real-time data from ships, fleets, company offices and other...

A dropped object event occurred when a crane wireless remote control unit fell from the main deck to the ROV winch room deck below, says an article published in IMCA. What happened? An operator was controlling...

Thun Tankers together with Geos Group, Shipyard Ferus Smit and MF Shipping Group launched their first NaabsaMAX online.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news...

The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market for the 5th week of shipping activities of this year. The report dated 05th January highlights the dry bulk market conditions at...

This Marine Information Note (MIN) provides information on the change to the format of STCW Certificates of Competency (CoC). It also gives information on Flag State Endorsement / Certificates of Equivalent Competency (FSE/CEC). The...