Recycling Washington’s Ghost Ships Could Turn Trash into Treasure
Cleaning up and recycling old ships might spark rural employment and also help in pollution control. Keeping this in mind, the DNR wants to spur cleanups and rural jobs, says a story published in...
Big Data to Optimise Empty Container Logistics
Marlink has signed an agreement with Transmetrics to establish a strategic business partnership aimed at predictive logistics optimisation for maritime customers. The agreement will enable Transmetrics, a Forbes-awarded start-up, to leverage Marlink’s broadband satellite...
World’s 1st Port to Depart a 19,000 TEU Vessel
The Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP) has been identified as World’s first port to depart a vessel with a load of over 19,000 TEUs.
Surpassed milestone
The port, a member of MMC Group, became the...
Suez Canal Transit Hits Record High
On August 26, the Suez Canal hit a record high with 49 ships transiting the international waterway carrying 4.2 million tonnes.
What happened?
The navigation feat was confirmed by Head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA)...
Ship Crew Distressed! Stowaway Cat ‘Euthanised’ for Biosecurity
A stowaway cat rescued from the waters and named as their mascot has been killed due to biosecurity hazard.
What happened?
The crew members onboard a vessel ‘Fairway’ discovered the cat last week when the vessel...
Eight Missing as Ship Capsizes in North China
On August 27, eight people have been reported missing after a vessel capsized near the city of Tangshan in north China's Hebei Province.
What happened?
The unnamed vessel reportedly capsized in the sea near the city...
How Ship Operators can Organise the Switch to Low-sulphur Fuel
John LaRese, marine fuels technical advisor at ExxonMobil, explains why vessel operators must plan well ahead to ensure they comply with the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap by the 2020 deadline.
IMO 2020 compliance is not...
[Watch] Extremely Close Encounter With A Humpback Whale
Whale watchers were stunned after an extremely close encounter with a humpback which was caught in dramatic video footage.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a...
New Port Mooring System Reduce Wharf-side Vessel Movement
Reduced wharf-side vessel movement
Safety of linesmen, shore personnel, vessel and port ensured
Risks associated with existing mooring arrangements
Advantages of New ShoreTension mooring system
Half an hour to moor a...
Panamax ARA-USGC Route Sees Freight Rates Hit Eight-month High
Panamax rate hits 8 month high
Tonnage backs in US Gulf routes
Aframax still costlier, only left with Panamax
Panamax freight rates out of UK Continent hit an eight-month high due to very limited...