Barge Catches Fire During Fireworks Display
A New Year Eve fireworks display intended to entertain revellers turned to be a disaster on the beach when it caused a huge explosion.
What happened?
A huge crowd had gathered in Terrigal Beach to witness...
Tanker and Platform Severely Damaged in Allison Off Den Helder
On December 31, a tanker and an offshore platform were severely damaged an allision off Den Helder.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Elsa Essberger’ was reportedly involved in an allision with the unmanned offshore-platform ‘Unocal Q1’ around...
Spontaneous Combustion Caused Cargo Fire
On December 31, a fire reportedly broke out in the cargo hold of a cargo vessel caused due to spontaneous combustion.
What happened?
A fire broke out in the cargo ship ‘Amber’ which was docked at...
[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...