Tanker and Cargo Ship Collide Near Istanbul
On July 5, a tanker and a cargo ship collided in the west of Sivriada island in Istanbul, Turkey.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Gammagas’ and the cargo ship ‘Ersoylar 1’ were enroute to their respective destination...
Pirates Attack Greek Cargo Ship Near Persian Gulf
Earlier this week, a Greek cargo ship came under attack from armed pirates while sailing in the Gulf of Oman.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Chios Freedom’ was attacked by at least 12 gunmen aboard three...
Can this American Cargo Ship Make it Before Deadline?
A ship carrying U.S. soyabeans is racing towards northern China in a race to beat a 25 percent tariff.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Peak Pegasus’ is expected to arrive in Dalian on July 6, the same...
[Watch] Dangerous Nickel Ore Shipments
Enforcing regulations on the extremely dangerous nickel ore trade, where liquefaction of the cargo can make a vessel to sink in a matter of minutes are well known, has proved difficult in remote mining...
World’s First Hydrogen Ship! Toyota Sails into the Future
Energy Observer is the first autonomous hydrogen vessel that emits no greenhouse gases or fine particles. Launched in 2017 in Saint-Malo (France), Energy Observer is more than just a boat, as it showcases technologies...
Diamond Shines on Graig Ultramax Ambitions
According to media reports, the highly successful Diamond bulk carrier design programme, Cardiff-based Graig Shipping Group and DNV GL have collaborated in the development of a new Ultramax bulker concept.
David Tinsley reports that the proposed...
[Watch] Statue of Liberty Climber
Liberty Island was evacuated on Wednesday as police scrambled to coax a woman down from the base of the Statue of Liberty, sparking security concerns and creating a Fourth of July social-media sensation.
The woman...
KDB Gives $30 mn to Teekay’s New Vessels
KDB and NH is partially financing Teekay’s new tanker acquisitions which will boost the prospects of the Crude Oil Tanker Operator.
The investment is part of KDB’s new plan for shipowners named Ocean...
Baltic Dry Index Up to 1,476 Points
Things are looking bright as the Baltic Dry Index climbed up to 1476 points on Tuesday, 3 July 2018.
It is up by 54 points (+3.80%) from its July 2nd level.
About BDI
BDI is...
62 Ships Banned for Multiple Detentions in 3 Years
Prerequisites to 35 years ParisMoU
In 2017 it was 35 years ago that the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 countries. Since then the agreement has expanded to 27 members...