Explosion Aboard Oil Tanker Off Oman, 3 Missing
On August 14, an explosion occurred onboard an oil tanker and three crew members were reported to be missing.
What happened?
The tanker vessel ‘MT Desh Vaibhav’ belonging to Shipping Corporation of India was enroute to...
Two Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboats from JFD
Next generation self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboats (SPHLs) for diver's safety
Drive to significantly improve offshore safety standards
Highly capable hyperbaric lifeboat in place for safety
Best possible escape and rescue capabilities
Next generation self-propelled...
Hit and Run Ship Identified
The vessel that had been involved in a hit and run case with a fishing boat has been identified.
What happened?
An unidentified vessel which was involved in a hit and run case killing three fishermen...
Electric Spark Suspect in Ship Fire
On August 14, a cargo ship docked at Bagamoyo caught fire due to an electrical short circuit.
What happened?
A cargo ship belonging to Zanzibar’s Ocean Enterprises reportedly caught fire while it was docked at Bagamoyo,...
How Machine Learning can Change the Shipping Industry
Hapag-Lloyd uses machine learning technology in the areas of maritime network planning, container demand forecasting, and the un-/pairing of container flows. But the technology could also be useful in many other areas – and...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here.
If you have any picture based or text based challenge...
Fobas Bunker Alert! Galveston Area Fuel Problems
Bunker fuel alert issued after FOBAS found HFO in a number of vessels facing operational issues in Galveston.
The Contaminated Fuel in question have met the Table 2 of ISO 8217 guidelines but...
Expert Says No Firm Trend in Bunker Price Movements Next Week
World oil indexes edged up at the start of the week on the implementation of the first round of sanctions on Iran but then turned into downward evolution. At the same time, fuel market...
Master’s Negligence – No Recourse for Charterers
Stowage dispute between shipowners and charterers lead to the development of Clearlake Shipping vs Privocean Shipping case.
The master's rejection of cargo stowage plan due to the absence of extra strapping lead to...
Ship Broker Clarkson Shrugs Off Trade War Fears Despite Profit Slump
Clarkson, the world’s largest ship broker, has no concerns about the trade war despite the reports on profit decline in this buzzy market conditions.
Only in greater good
The FTSE 250 company, which helps shipping companies...