[Watch] The Genuine Gas Start of MAN Dual Fuel Engines
This Animation show explains the technical procedures of pure gas engine start of the MAN 51/60DF.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or...
The Importance of Moving Cautiously on Mooring Maneuvers
By Tom Stieghorst
While at PortMiami recently on the MSC Seaside, I had a chance to see Carnival Cruise Line's Sensation ease into its berth behind us. I'm always amazed at how slowly and deliberately cruise...
NYK Releases Partial Findings in Study on Avoiding Collisions
On December 28, NYk and NYK group companies MTI Co. Ltd. and Japan Marine Science Inc. have unveiled a partial study on how to avoid collisions, judging risks and operation of autonomous vessels.
The representatives...
The Motorship’s Low-speed Review of the Year
The Motorship presents its low-speed marine engine highlights of 2017.
‘Low-speed’ is a misnomer when it comes to developments in the marine two-stroke market in 2017. True, there was no standout engine launch in...
Deadly Sinking of Cargo Vessel Due to Captain Error
After a detailed study about the cargo vessel, S.S.EI Faro, that sank on Oct 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board has announced during a public meeting that the deadliest shipping disaster involving a U.S.-flagged...
Vessel Arrested for Alleged Violation
Hong Kong-flagged vessel seized by South Korea, circumventing allegations surface
South Korea Seizes a Hong Kong-flagged vessel on charges of transferring oil.
China denies charges of illegal oil transferring to North Korea.
The US...
Hopes and Fears for 2020 – What to Expect from the Global Bunker Market
A global bunker meet at IBIA’s Annual Convention in Singapore in November and at the Platts 6th Annual Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference in Athens at the end of November/early December has optimistic conclusions.
IBIA’s IMO...
Harmony of the Seas is “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017
Royal Caribbeans Harmony of the Seas wins “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017 and got more votes than other large vessels in the industry.
Harmony of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean and the...
Swiss Maritime Fleet Struggling to Stay Afloat
The Swiss maritime fleet is reportedly facing financial difficulties and struggling to stay afloat.
Encounters loss:
The Swiss fleet has come under challenging economic times for quite a while with around thirteen ships having already been...
Large Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Clayton
On December 27, a large cargo vessel was reportedly trying to stay afloat and subsequently ran aground.
What happened?
The large cargo vessel ‘Pacific Huron’ reportedly ran aground in the St. Lawrence River just west of...