America’s Gas Exports Keep Booming But a Dearth of Tankers Looms
The Monaco based tanker owner GasLog Ltd predicts a 30- to 40-vessel gap by 2020 as the number of export terminals worldwide continues to rise. Although the tanker purchase has gained momentum in the...
[Watch] ‘They’ve Been Crushed’ Footage Shows Live Export Horror
A 60 minute video footage has shocked the export industry. The footage shows hundreds of live Australian sheep, cramped together and dying aboard a squalid export ship.
What happened?
The shipping sector has been pressured to...
Turning the Capsized Vessel Upright Again
On April 7, a vessel which had reportedly capsized was successfully refloated and schedule for dismantling.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Britannica Hav’ was moored in the bottom up position at the Osaka Quay in Le Havre...
Two Cargo Ships Collide
On April 7, a cargo vessel sank at sea after it collided into another cargo vessel in south China's Zhujiang River.
What happened?
An unnamed cargo vessel loaded with cement sank at sea after it collided...
Tanker Crashes into Historic Mansion
On April 7, a tanker crashed into Istanbul’s historic mansion located on the shores of Istanbul’s Bosphorus.
What happened?
The Maltese flagged tanker ‘Vitaspirit’ crashed into the historic ‘Hekimbasi Salih Efendi Mansion’ after its steering equipment...
The Migration of the Supertankers
by Charles Q. Choi
Ships can now have a devastating effect on ecosystems and economies, says Ian Davidson. By reimagining tankers, bulk carriers, cruise ships, and other vessels as different kinds of migratory animals, he offers...
7 Reasons to Stay on the Cruise Ship When in Port
by John Roberts
Is staying in the cruise ship when at port, a good idea or merely a bad one, says a report by Cruise fever.
Why they don’t plan to get off?
Maybe cruisers get too...
[Watch] Expensive Yachts Fail Compilation
Watch the video of expensive yachts fail compilation.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult the experts...
Fatal Man Overboard While Boarding the Vessel
Summary:
On 23 September 2017, a Filipino crewman from the fishing boat Constant Friend fell into the water at Kilkeel Harbour while attempting to board the boat from the fishing boat Silver Harvester. Silver Harvester...
Saudi Approves New Ballast Water Testing Kit
The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has today confirmed that aqua-tools’ B-QUA ballast water analysis kit will be included in the list of recommended equipment for use by ballast water testing providers...