Anchor Handler Designed for the Caspian
Recent weeks saw a shallow-draught anchor-handling tug/supply vessel designed for operation in the challenging conditions in the Caspian delivered to Russian inland waterways operator and offshore logistics service provider Ark Shipping.
Antarctic, which was designed...
Apeejay Fleet Rises Above the 5m DWT Mark with New Panamax Acquisition
Apeejay Shipping Limited, an Apeejay Surrendra Group company, announced the acquisition of a 76,602 MT DWT Gearless Panamax, Japanese build. The ship is renamed ‘APJ ANGAD 2’. The acquisition takes its total fleet capacity to...
Crowley Restructures Business Units, Enhancing Service
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that it has restructured its business units thus increasing the company’s ability to bring solutions to customers by leveraging its strong culture and high-performance capabilities. The restructuring also increases Crowley’s focus...
Cargo Ship off Newfoundland Goes Adrift, Hits Dock
On November 26, a disabled cargo ship was reportedly towed to port after encountering trouble in the rough North Atlantic seas.
What happened?
The vessel ‘MV Baby Leeyn’ had reportedly been stuck at the Newfoundland port...
Cruise Ship Sex Assault Alleged
On December 12, a woman was allegedly sexually violated onboard a cruise ship when it was docked at port.
What happened?
The police at Port Chalmers were reportedly called in to investigate the assault which occured...
Grounded Bulk Carrier Causes Environmental Damage
A grounded bulk carrier has become a major of environmental damage after it caused an oil spill at its grounding site.
What happened?
The grounded bulk carrier ‘Serenity 1’ has been a source of environmental damage...
Collision on the Rhine
On December 11, a tanker barge, cargo vessel and an another barge were reportedly involved in a collision on the Rhine river.
What happened?
The tank barge ‘Enjoy’ was reportedly damaged after it collided with a...
Fracture of Propeller Shaft Leads to Flooding and Sinking
In August 2016, the fishing vessel ‘Lady Gertrude’ began flooding through its propulsion shaft stern tube, while preparing to dredge for scallops, in the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Point Pleasant, US. The three crewmembers...
[Watch] Huge Plumes of Black Smoke at Bootle Docks
Shipping bosses say a huge plume of black smoke from one of their chemical and oil tankers at Liverpool docks was not harmful to the public.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....
Have You Seen the Lights? Cruise Norway and Don’t Miss Out
A 12-night Arctic cruise with Hurtigruten virtually guarantees a sighting of the Northern Lights – but if they don’t appear, you’ll be offered another free trip. That can’t be bad. . .
The coastline of Norway is...