Will ONE be Enough in Container Shipping?
Last week marked what was essentially the beginning of the end of the latest round of container shipping consolidation. Ocean Network Express (ONE) held its official launch reception in Singapore on Thursday, and day...
Tanker Hit Railway Bridge
On July 1, a tanker allided with a railway bridge in Venlo and the bridge sustained minor damages during the incident.
What happened?
The tanker 'Ecotanker III’ allided with the railway bridge in Venlo due to...
[Watch] Grounded Vessel Refloated
On June 30, a vessel ran aground on the river Rhine at Königswinter due to an engine problem.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Enyo’ reportedly ran aground on the Rhine river at Königswinter. The vessel ran aground...
Propeller Damaged on Rocks
On June 29, a vessel’s propeller was damaged after it collided on the rocks in the Cape Jervis harbour.
What happened?
The vessel 'James Cowell' damaged its propeller on rocks in the Cape Jervis harbour. The...
[Watch] TWO Killer Whales Swim Past Children
A VIRAL video has swept the internet showing two young children swimming in the sea, only to be surrounded by two killer whales who follow them through the water.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for...
Top 3 Safety Check After an Unmanned Bridge and a Drunken Master Resulted in...
Summary
On 10 October 2017, the Netherlands registered general cargo vessel Ruyter ran aground on the north shore of Rathlin Island, UK. There were no resulting injuries or pollution.
Ruyter’s bow shell plating and frames were...
Problem Bunkers Supplied in Panama
Technical Update 2018/6/25
Viswa Lab has received six cases of machinery problems with heavy fuel bunkered in Panama ports of Balboa, Manzanillo and Cristobal. Four of the bunkers were in late May 2018 and two...
Tanker Owner Buys Scrubber Company Ahead of Sulphur Cap
Tanker owner Frontline buys 20% share of a scrubbers company.
The move came at a time when scrubbers have become the niche solution for the 2020 sulphur cap.
This deal will empower 14...
Surge in Open-loop Scrubber Orders
According to an analysis of the scrubber orderbook by class society DNV GL, ship owners are increasingly choosing systems that discharge treated water containing the sulphur removed from exhaust gases to the ocean rather...
Hapag-Lloyd Profit Warning Drags Down Shipping Sector Stocks
The German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd AG has recently cut down its profit forecast for the year owing to an overcapacity in the industry coupled with spiralling fuel costs. This move resulted in a catastrophe...