[Watch] Keel Laid for First Hybrid Cargo Vessel in U.S.
The farm-to-table food market has been trending upwards in gentrified cities such as New York for more than a decade. And while consumers’ appetites for farm-to-table products almost seems insatiable, transporting those goods from...
Tracking Down Shipping, All Around the World
The shipping industry is essential to the smooth functioning of the world economy, transporting around 85% of the world’s international trade in tonnage terms. Ships cruises all over the world are common, and can...
Enterprise Change
By Frank J Coles
You know if Elon Musk was to attend a plenary session of the IMO, he could be forgiven if he thought he was watching a re-enactment, of the Charles Dickens book...
Ship Arrested for Suspected Illegal Oil Trade
On March 9, the Nigerian navy arrested sixteen foreigners on charges of carrying out illegal oil trade.
What happened?
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Bonny, Rivers State intercepted a vessel on suspicions of...
Three Stowaways Found Hiding in Chimney of the Ship
On March 12, three stowaways were found hiding in the chimney of a ship that was due to leave the Port Elizabeth.
What happened?
The discovered stowaways were admitted to hospital with one reported to be...
End Reporting Burdens Aboard Ships! EU Member States Urge
A total of 13 European Union (EU) member states, led by Denmark, have urged the Commission to eliminate the administrative burdens on maritime carriers.
The member states requested to present an ambitious proposal to amend...
Tow Vessel to Help Troubled Vessel Get Back into Water
On March 11, two tow vessels were dispatched to provide assistance to a passenger ferry which had been out of action since 2017.
What happened?
The passenger ferry ‘MV Gallipoli’ has been out of service since...
[Watch] Dramatic Footage of a Huge Wave Attack
The dramatic video has gone viral online after being posted on social media site Reddit, leaving viewers speechless.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news...
Top 7 Checks to Keep Stowaways Away
Loss Prevention
The Association wishes to remind Members of the potential for an increase in stowaways trying to gain access to vessels in South African ports during the holiday period. It is understood that illegal...
Maersk Says Singapore will Remain World’s Top Bunkering Hub Post 2020
Singapore will continue to be the world's largest ship refueling destination going into 2020 and beyond, Maersk’s regional trading head, Peter Beekhuis said on Friday at the S&P Global Platts Asian Refining Summit in...