The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference Moves to New Location
In order to accommodate increased demand for delegate places, The Maritime Standard has decided to move this year's TMS Tanker Conference to The Atlantis, Dubai. The one-day event will take place on Tuesday 16th October,...
5 Things You Should Know About Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic "bullies" are degrading our water quality and supply says an official from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and along with the co-owner of Sunset Bay Resort.
Some key takeaways of their discussion, which...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here.
If you have any picture based or text based challenge...
[Watch] Being Pregnant Wrong? Woman Kicked Off Disney Cruise Ship by Armed Guards
A pregnant woman was prevented from boarding a Disney cruise line by armed guards after she was discovered to be 25 weeks into her pregnancy.
What happened?
The woman identified as Emily Jackson was not allowed...
[Watch] Icebreaking LNG Carrier Goes to Work at Yamal
Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier “Vladimir Rusanov” is working on ice trials at Kara Sea, off Russia.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice...
Realizing MOL Group’s Vision
On the occasion of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' 134th anniversary, we are pleased to bring you a message from our President & CEO, Junichiro Ikeda.
Greetings to all MOL Group members. First, I'd like to let...
Ill-treat Seafarers! All Ships of that Shipping Company Banned
The UAE’s Federal Transport Authority (FTA) for Land and Maritime has started cracking down on vessel owners who abandon or ill-treat their crew members.
What happened?
The FTA banned vessels belonging to Fujairah from entering the...
Freighter Disabled by Fouled Propeller
On March 31, a freighter was rendered disable due to propeller issues and required assistance.
What happened?
The freighter ‘Lily-B’ was enroute from Port Penrhyn to Rotterdam when it ran into propeller issues by the chain...
Singapore Cargo Ship with Catches Fire, 4 Missing
On March 28, a massive fire erupted on a container ship following an explosion off Agatti Islands.
What happened?
The Singapore flagged container ship ‘Maersk Honam’ was rocked by an explosion following a massive fire off...
Cryonorm Tech Ordered for Erik Thun’s LNG-fueled Vessel
Dutch Cryonorm Systems received an order to supply the LNG fuel system for the third LNG-fueled cement carrier for Sweden-based Erik Thun.
This ship will be a sister ship of the Greenland and Ireland which...