Oil Platform Could Not Transit the Bosphorus

The "GSP Saturn" could not transit the Bosphorus enroute from the Marmara Sea to Constanta on Jan 31, 2018, being towed by the Norwegian-flagged "GSP Antares". The platform which has a height of 110...

TEU Tokens – First Cryptocurrency for Container Shipping is Launched

Container shipping could see the first widespread use of a cryptocurrency this week. A Hong Kong-based blockchain developer, ETH Smart Contract Tech, will start distribution of its bespoke TEU tokens to shippers, forwarders and 3PLs...

Seaman’s Plea: HC Orders Arrest of UK-regd Ship

Coming to the rescue of a seaman who was abandoned by a UK-based cargo vessel company after he sustained serious injuries while clearing fishing nets stuck in the propeller of a cargo ship owned...

Ship Violated Ballast Water Convention

On Jan 31, 2018, the "Pilion" was the subject of an inspection in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg at Southern Reiherstieg, during which officials of the Water Police (WSPK 32) found a violation of the Ballast Water Convention....

7 Cruise Ship Features that Changed the Way We Cruise

Cruise ships have slowly evolved over the past several decades and now offer more features and amenities than ever before. Here are seven cruise ship features that have changed the way we cruise. Balcony Cabins Just...

[Watch] Yemen Conflict Forces New Security Recommendations

BIMCO's Head of Maritime Security raise some keys points before ships navigate in this region. The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) and the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) have advised that a range of threats other...

Frank Coles Wins Inaugural SMART4SEA Leadership Award

Frank Coles, Chief Executive Officer of Transas, has won the prestigious inaugural SMART4SEA Leadership Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to transformative thinking in the maritime industry. The 2018 SMART4SEA awards, held on January the 30th...

Updated ECDIS 4.0 Now Available

The latest 4.0 Reference cards for the Type Specific Manufacturers are now available to download at www.emaritimeshop.com. The eMaritime Group have published a three minute video explaining how these non-profit procedure cards work. Managing Director Mark...

Tornio Boosts Baltic LNG Momentum

The delivery of the 18,000 m3 coastal LNG carrier Coral EnergICE by Neptun Werft’s Rostock yard to Anthony Veder on 25 January opens up a new phase in Baltic LNG shipping. The first such vessel to be built...

20 Year Old Lego Piece Found at Sea

A piece of Lego believed to have been swept off a cargo ship more than 20 years ago in Cornwall has been found on St Bees beach. The plant-shaped toy was discovered during a beach...