Kyoei in for Another Japanese VLCC Newbuild
Japan’s Kyoei Tanker continues to renew its fleet. Clarkson Research reports the Tokyo-headquartered company has signed for a 310,300 dwt VLCC at compatriot yard Namura Shipbuilding.
Kyoei has gradually been bolstering its VLCC fleet in...
The Urgent Need for Action Against Deliberate Oil Leaks
Another oil leak was visible along the coastline of Fujairah, this weekend. The east coast had a series of oil slicks last year, prompting a debate in the FNC which calls for firm actions....
Inspectors Caught Carnival Crew Hiding Dirty Conditions
Aboard the Carnival Vista, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, crew members hid trolleys of potentially hazardous food, equipment and dirty dishware from sanitation inspectors.
Fruit flies were found by the buffet and in a Parmesan...
DP Station-keeping: the Next Level
More than one year after DNV GL published a new standard for the assessment of a vessel’s DP capability, DNVGL-ST-0111, it is time to review the value the industry has gained from the standard...
Fire Out, Tug Gutted
On January 25, a fire erupted onboard a tug, burning it to a crisp in the lower Mississippi River. The nine crew members onboard the vessel had a miraculous escape.
What happened?
The tug ‘George King’...
Pilot’s Failure To Compensate for the Current Resulted in Allision
Damaged port bow of barge MM-46. (Photo by US Coast Guard)
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an investigation report on the Allision of Amy Frances Tow with Natchez–Vidalia Highway 84 Bridge, in...
How a Remarkably Weak Chemical Force Costs Marine Industries Billions
The global merchant fleet is huge, with more than 50,000 ships currently in active service, transporting around 90% of the world’s goods.
To get a sense of just how vast and how busy the...
Container Ships and Tankers Face New Threats as Pirate Attacks Diminish
Merchant Shipping Groups Caution Against Sea Mines, Missiles and Other Weaponry
Container Ships are caught in a conflict zone in Yemen.
INTERTANKO has warned of Missiles and Sea Mines attacks in the Red...
[Watch] An Aircraft Carrier at High Speeds Making Sharp Turns
Video shows an amazing aircraft carrier at a high speed, making turns, as to drifting US aircraft carrier performs evasive action during aircraft carrier maneuver capability demonstration.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
Coaster Beached in Taiwan Strait Broke in Two
On Jan 26 or 25, a Taiwanese coaster JIAMING LUN broke in two after being battered by heavy storm. Fortunately, the fuel was siphoned off earlier, hence the dangers of pollution has been averted....