SSA Forms New Digital Transformation Committee
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has announced the formation of a new Digital Transformation Committee.
The committee is formed to help member companies improve efficiencies by leveraging on technology.
To help member companies improve...
Former Shipping Heavyweight Joins HFW as Consultant
HFW hires shipping heavyweight for Asia Pacific team, reports Australasian lawyer.
Former shipbroker as HFW consultant
The shipping practice of HFW is gaining almost 50 years of experience with the hire of former shipbroker Christopher Jones...
Enclosed Space Entry Deaths
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator informed of another two recent enclosed space entry deaths onboard an RMI-registered bulk carrier, reports Safety4sea.
RMI flagged ships
This comes in addition to four associated deaths...
Coast Guards Deployed To Douse Blaze on Vessel
Four containers aboard APL Le Havre are on fire, prompting ICG personnel to pour water by drilling holes.
The vessel was heading towards Mundra port anchorage when the incident occurred.
A massive fire broke...
Hapag-Lloyd and Others To Fine $15,000 Per Box for Misdeclared Hazardous Cargo!
The Yantian Express fire has prompted Hapag Lloyd to levy a penalty charge of $15,000 on any shipper who misdeclares dangerous cargoes loaded in containers.
According to the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS),...
Maritime Industry Plans To Sail into a Climate-Challenged Future
Wärtsilä has launched ‘An Oceanic Awakening’ to rally the maritime industry into action and to help accelerate the adoption of environmentally friendly marine technology.
IMO has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from...
Carnival Cruise Ship Horror! Brown Water from Shower and Infested Bagels on Bowls!
According to an article published in Newsweek, a Carnival cruise ship failed a recent inspection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program.
What happened?
The health inspectors found brown water in the showers...
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Launches First-of-its-kind Ship Recycling Course
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy launches online Ship Recycling Certificate in collaboration with GMS, says a press release published in GMS Leadership website.
First-of-its-kind Ship Recycling Course
GMS is proud to announce the first-of-its-kind Ship Recycling Course offered...
Not a Vessel Fire! Is It Fumigation?
A large white plume was visible pouring from a large cargo ship in Vancouver's harbour late Tuesday afternoon after a hatch blew open, reports CBC News.
Minoan Glory
The ship was found near the Lions Gate...
[Watch] Coast Guard Medevacs Girl from Cruise Ship
The US Coast Guard medevaced a young girl to CHKD after she suffered abdominal pain aboard a cruise ship, reports The Maritime Executive.
U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk
On July 7, a U.S. Coast Guard MH-60...