What Price to Clean up Shipping?
Ed King suggests the shipping industry may be softening to the idea of a carbon tax $100 a tonne by 2027. $130 a tonne by 2030. That was the view of shipping magnate Andreas...
The Bigger the Drone, the Bigger the Impact
By Mark PesceAt the end of 2013 (the world seemed much simpler back then) Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gave a rare interview to CBS’ 60 Minutes program during which he revealed - with an almost...
CMA CGM Confirms Nine Ship Order
CMA CGM has confirmed its latest ship order of nine 22,000 TEU vessels after sharing impressive first half results for 2017, with a strong increase in shipping volumes driving revenue by 56.8% in comparison with...
International Links Strengthened as Doors Open on NEVA 2017
Commitments from international shipping interests and leading-edge maritime technology companies, plus Government support across the board have contributed to a record-breaking uptake of exhibition space at NEVA 2017, the biennial event for building connections...
Agia Zoni Oil Spill was an Accident Waiting to Happen
The environmental disaster caused by an oil spill that reached the shores of Athens this week was an accident waiting to happen, according to maritime experts.The Agia Zoni II tanker sunk in the...
Container Ship Damaged in Bremerhaven
Container ship MSC SANDRA collided with pier at Bremerhaven port in the morning Sep 17, during unmooring maneuver, cause unknown, though it is said, that it was foggy at the time of an accident....
Tank Containers with Nitric Acid Damaged in Storm
On Sep 14, a container ship DONG FANG FU got caught in rough weather in East China sea, while en route from Shanghai to Taichung port, Taiwan.The ship carried 6 tank containers with nitric...
Sheath That Concealed a Lethal Safety Wire Problem Lead To Fatal Fall
Summary
The Maltese registered container vessel Sydney Trader had been anchored OPL at Hong Kong, China since 19 June 2016, awaiting orders for the next charter. At 0730, on 02 September 2016, the chief mate...
[Watch] Timelapse of a Cargo Ship at Sea
30 Days of Timelapse, about 80,000 photos combined. Sailing in the open ocean is a unique feeling and experience.Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a...
Drug Bust Aboard Container Ship Off Peru, Fake?
On Sep 14, Customs officer’s search on a container ship “DIMITRIS C” fetched 3 bags with 120 bricks of cocaine at Ilo port, Peru. Ship and crew are detained, search still under way, police...