Name Change of Two “K” Line Group Subsidiaries
Effective from April 1, 2018, the names of two companies will be changed for efficient subsidiary management.
The Taiyo Nippon Kisen Co., Ltd. and “K” Line Ship Management Co., Ltd., both of which are “K”...
Fire Breaks Out Onboard Oil Tanker, 26 Crew Members Rescued
On January 17, a major fire broke out onboard an oil tanker and twenty six crew members were rescued from the burning tanker.
What happened?
The oil tanker ‘MT Genessa’ was carrying 30,000 tons of high...
Pirates Kidnap 22 Crew Members Onboard a Tanker
On January 9, twenty two crew members from a tanker were reportedly kidnapped by pirates off, the West Africa.
What happened?
The tanker ‘MT Barrett’ was attacked by the pirates in the bight of benin, off...
Lorries Destroyed Onboard Ship
On January 17, lorries were reportedly damaged in fire that originated onboard the shipping vessel.
What happened?
The lorries were stored onboard the vessel ‘Stena Line’ and due to dock at Harwich International Port, Essex.
The...
Grounded Vessel Refloated
On January 17, the grounded vessel was successfully refloated on the grounding site by the crew members and the salvage team.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Halland’ was refloated and started moving on the grounding site, Mönsterås....
Safety of Vessels in Shared Waterways
Summary:
In the late afternoon on August 30, 2016, a group of eight kayakers set off from the dock at West 44th Street in New York City for a guided tour along the Hudson River....
[Watch] Terrifying Moment Cruise Ship Gets Caught in Huge Storm
A CRUISE ship in a storm has been captured in a viral video filmed in the Bahamas.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...
What’s Happening with Ballast Water Treatment Regulation?
In late September 2016 when Finland’s signature triggered the coming into force of the 2004 Ballast Water Management Convention, it was anticipated that from September 2017 ships would need to be fitted with treatment...
Shipowners to Improve LNGC Cargo Controlroom Ergonomics
LNG cargo handling comes with a high risk and complex procedure.
The use of boil-off gas as the propulsion fuel further elevates the problem.
An integrated automation systems (IASs) with a proper alarm...
One Cold Snap Uses 11.5% of US Natural Gas Supplies
The cold week that we saw at the beginning of this month set quite an stunning record for US natural gas supplies, and put an exclamation point on our concerns about the natural gas...