Hydraulic Oil Spill Off Kiel
On Sep 16, a Ro-ro cargo ship “SCA OSTRAND” suffered hydraulic oil spill on board and reportedly some oil leaked overboard off Kiel port, Germany.Alert crew immediately activated anti-pollution plan and alerted the local...
[Watch] Terrifying Moments! Ship Attacked by Pirates
A CRUISE ship was attacked by two boatloads of weapon-wielding pirates, and one passenger caught it on video.Taken from one of the ship’s windows, the footage captured a boat of at least four Somalian...
Industry Collaborates to Produce Engine Failure Guidance
A global insurer and classification society have joined together to issue blackout and engine failure guidance to operators.
The booklet is a result of a joint project between the London P&I Club and Bureau Veritas...
Top 4 Risks in Shipping! A Lloyd’s List
Shipping can be a risky business. Today, when things go wrong at sea, the prospect of successfully salvaging an ultra large vessel is anything but simple. It is a feat of engineering made more...
Expect More Consolidation in Shipping Says Maersk
There is still room for more buyouts in the shipping industry despite recent mergers, according to a senior industry executive.Maersk chief operating officer Soren Toft told a media briefing that mergers and acquisitions will...
Loose Servomotor Grub Screw Led To Grounding
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued an investigation report on the loss of control and grounding of the ro-ro passenger ferry “Hebrides”, in Lochmaddy, North Uist, Scotland, in September 2016.Hebrides backing over...
London’s Dominance in Global Shipping Questioned
A debate was held this week as to whether London would remain the pre-eminent global shipping service centre, post Brexit.It was hosted at Lloyd’s by P&I insurer, The Standard Club, as part of London...
Cargo Ship Grounding, Turkey, Black Sea
On Sep 15, a general cargo ship ANNETTA reportedly ran aground while approaching Zonguldak Port, Turkey, about a mile north of port’s entrance.No other information available at the moment, accident isn’t confirmed by...
V-Heliscrub on Sea Trial – The Lightest, Cheapest, and Fastest Scrubber
Yesterday, Viswa Lab held a Technical Seminar to inform interested parties and customer about progress and innovations in their SCRUBBER product line and DESULFURIZATION developments from their R&D group.Viswa Lab is a company...
Transas Survival Craft Simulator Eliminates Drill Risks
Transas has introduced a new Survival Craft Simulator (SCS) to prepare crew for the multitude of possible scenarios that can occur during lifeboat drills, aiming to address one of the most notorious sources of...