Tug Detained in Vigo
On March 19, a tug was detained for serious shortcoming and was reportedly fined 50,000 Euros.
What happened?
The tug 'Eddy 1' was running low on fuel and was enroute from Venezuela when it entered the...
Dutch Freighter Attacked, Crew Kidnapped
On April 21, a dutch freighter was attacked by Nigerian pirates and kidnapping several crew members.
What happened?
The Dutch cargo ship ‘FWN Rapide’ was attacked by pirates prior to entering the port of Port Harcourt,...
Two Crew Die on Board a Ship Due to Gas Leakage
In an unfortunate turn of events, two Chinese sailors have lost their lives after being exposed to a gas leak onboard a cargo vessel.
What happened?
The incident occurred onboard the a Hong Kong based cargo...
Fake Maritime Institutes Leave Thousands of Youth High and Dry
A crackdown has been initiated the Director General of Shipping on bogus maritime institutions offering fake competency certificates. This unexpected move has resulted in the closure of eight institutions.
What happened?
An network of bogus maritime training...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Battered by Monstrous Waves
A VIRAL video shows a cruise ship go underwater after battling rough seas.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any...
The Juridical Nature of Shipping Liens Over Sub-freights
The shipowner’s appeal against the Singapore High Court’s decision in Duncan, Cameron Lindsay and another v Diablo Fortune Inc and another matter SGHC 172, was heard by a 5-member Court of Appeal (comprising...
Sulphur Scrubbers ‘No Silver Bullet’ for Shipping Industry – Wartsila
Wartsila says installing scrubbers isn’t the silver bullet.
The move comes on the recent developments 2020 sulphur cap imposed by IMO.
Wartsila have 70-80 scrubbers last year and it can’t equip 20,000 ships...
Improper Tightening of a Pipe Plug Caused Engine Room Fire
NTSB released a report about the fire onboard the vehicle carrier Alliance St. Louis. The vehicle carrier Alliance St. Louis was under way from Port Arthur, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida, when a pipe plug...
IMarEST CEO Appointed to Government Maritime 2050 Panel
David Loosley - Chief Executive of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology - has been appointed to a maritime panel by Transport Secretary, Rt Hon Chris Grayling.
Working in partnership with the industry,...
Ship Firm Oldendorff Halts Guyana Operation
German shipping group Oldendorff Carriers stops its business in Guyana, shortly after the United States blacklisted Russian aluminum producer Rusal, which has a plant in the South American country, reports Reuters.
US Blacklists Russia
After United...