Star Bulk Carriers: Consolidation Wave Continues
Star Bulk Carriers is a dry bulk pure play with the largest publicly-traded fleet, with 108 vessels.
Last Friday, they announced an acquisition of 18 vessels, funded by 17.1M new shares and debt...
[Watch] Tanker Caught in the Cyclone, Sinks with 17 People
The tanker caught in Cyclone Mikono in waters of Gulf of Aden most probably, sometime around May 23. Reportedly, at least two dhows sank, claiming 17 lives.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
MPA: Control of Smoke Emissions by Vessels in Port
Ship masters and owners of vessels must take all necessary measures to prevent their vessels from emitting excessive soot, ash, or dark smoke from engine exhaust and/or from ancillary shipboard machineries until it’s duration...
Global Supertanker Puts Out Fires Around the World
The Spirit of John Muir is a world renowned 747 Supertanker which is used to combat fire across the globe. It has dodged many fires including those in Chile. Here, one of the pilots...
More to Autonomous Technology than Just Unmanned Ships
by Martyn Wingrove
Earlier this week the editor of marinemec.com, Martyn Wingrove visited the Rolls-Royce’s research and development centre for autonomous ships in Finland’s oldest city, Turku. After witnessing the Rolls Royce’s improved ship navigation,...
The Ideas that Could Transform the Shipping Industry
For centuries, the world's seas and oceans have been used to trade goods and services. Today, the shipping industry remains a crucial cog in the global economy.
The scale of the industry is significant. In...
Wanderings of the Cargo Ship RB Eden
RB Eden a sorghum carrying vessel is caught in the turmoil created by the frictional relationship of US and China over sea-trade, reports the Bloomberg.
The bulk carrier RB Eden loaded with the grain...
IMO to Set Up Taskforce on Autonomous Ships
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has planned to set up a taskforce on autonomous ships to look at regulation and safety of this new development in the industry.
Discussions on autonomous ships
At the IMO’s Maritime...
[Watch] Do You Want Norwegian Bliss? A Billion-Dollar Ship That Wows
For active sea travelers who appreciate a generous choice of diversions, restaurants, entertainment and personalized pampering — all wrapped up in gorgeously sophisticated style and quality decor — Norwegian Cruise Line's brand-new ship, named...
Major Fire Broke Out in the Cargo Hold Off Pontainak
On May 22, a major fire broke out in the cargo hold of a vessel and firefighters were called in to control the blaze.
What happened?
A fire broke out in the cargo hold of the...