Major Step to Bring Rigid Sails Onto Powered Ships

In another major step towards bringing rigid sails onto powered ships, Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has signed a patent license agreement with Teramoto Iron Works Ltd concerning patents related to...

Volumes to Drop for Europe’s Bunker Sellers

Sellers of marine fuels should have a more profitable start to 2018, compared with the past year. But changes in regulations and falling consumption at some European ports will continue to be a drag...

Ship Financing with Blockchain has Arrived

Former GE Capital and DVB Bank executives are launching a blockchain based shipowing investment platform Shipowner.io. Shipowners.io is aiming to reverse the trends of consolidation. They plan to open up the owning of shipping...

Pirates Free Oil Tanker with 22 Indian Crew in Gulf of Guinea

Pirates free a ship carrying 22 Indian crew and 13,500 tonnes of gasoline on Tuesday, the ship is managed by Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern. "All crew members are reported to be safe and well, and the...

Ship Captain: Natalie’s Husband Drank Whiskey and Not Search Her

A ship captain has alleged that the husband of a missing person reportedly drank whiskey for over an hour instead of searching for his missing wife. What happened? A woman Natalie Wood reportedly drowned while on...

Beijing Looks to Stamp Out Cryptocurrency Trading with Block

China plans to stamp out all remaining cryptocurrency trading in the mainland by blocking access to overseas-based websites and removing related applications from app stores. The moves were outlined in a report by Financial News,...

Naval Dome’s Cyber Attack Demonstration

Ships are vulnerable to cyber attacks and this vulnerability was further highlighted when live attacks were carried out. Live demo The demonstration was carried out by Naval Dome’s engineering tean who carried out a series of...

How a Deck Steam Drain Valve Caused Main Engine Start Failure

EXPERIENCE SHARING- CASE STUDY Around mid 1980s, we experienced an engine failure on a 18 year old crude oil carrier. This vessel was then recently taken over by a new management company. The owner transferred...

[Watch] Breathtaking Sea Ride

Enjoy in 12min, ship in heavy sea video 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...

Air Pollution from UK Shipping is Four Times Higher than Previously Thought

Toxic nitrogen dioxide emissions around major ports and sea routes in the UK are four times higher than previously suggested, according to a report for the Government. Levels of sulphur dioxide, another harmful pollutant, are...