[Watch] Wreckage of Vessel That Fired First American Shot in WWII

The infamous U.S.S. Ward fired at a Japanese submarine an hour before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...

What are People’s Biggest Cruise Fears?

Everyone loves the smell of the Ocean, the feeling of wind in the hair combined with access to open bars and various fun activities. You can experience all this onboard a cruise ship but...

Making Headway into Alternative Fuels

LPGreen, a joint development project between four leaders in the maritime industry, has been working on a concept design for an LPG carrier capable of operating on LPG fuel. The successful outcome of an innovative...

Shipping Costs are Surging Globally

The cost of moving pretty much every dry-bulk commodity — from fertilizer to salt to rocks — has surged since July, lifting the London-based Baltic Exchange’s main freight gauge to its highest in almost...

ABB Opens First ABB Ability Collaborative Operation Center in China

ABB has added Shanghai to its global network of ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operation Centers, after formally opening a new facility to coincide with Marintec 2017. The center supports the shipping industry’s journey towards digitalization...

ABB’s First Azipod D Propulsion System Now in Operation

ABB, the leading propulsion solution provider, has revealed that an 8,000 kW rescue tug, the first vessel installed with its Azipod D electric propulsion system, has been successfully delivered to customer Guangzhou Salvage Bureau,...

Ship Registration in the Netherlands

Registration Eligibility Which ships are eligible for registration in the national shipping register(s) and which parties may register ships? Seagoing and inland waterway vessels are eligible for registration under the Dutch flag. A vessel under construction can...

New Consortium Formed to Study Autonomous Shipping

Consortium of around 20 maritime businesses formed Consortium will work within the framework of the Smart Shipping Challenge 2017 Evaluate the requirements for economical and safe navigation in shipping environments A recent report...

Ferry Got Caught in Storm Off Calais

A ferry reportedly allided with a bridge located at port after it was caught in the stormy weather and ran adrift on a sandbank when it tried to leave. What happened? The ferry ‘Pride of Kent’...

Top Three Shipbuilders Expect Wretched 2018

While the global shipbuilding industry is showing signs of recovery, Korea’s three big shipbuilders are still in a rut. Next year’s sales will be lower than this year’s. Samsung Heavy Industries announced Wednesday it would...