[Watch] Largest US-Built Container Ship Arrives

Watch the largest container ship built in the U.S. arrived Wednesday at Honolulu Harbor. For more information, please visit here Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a...

The Battle Against Seafarer Drug Use at Mid Ocean

Long stints at sea can affect the mental health of seafarers. The insurance company the Shipowners’ Club published an advice booklet "Drug and Alcohol at Sea" recently. There are misconceptions around drug testing...

Test Site for Autonomous Ships Opens in China

MoU signed in December 2017 to build the first test site for unmanned ships in Asia. The 770 square km site is open for civilian and military applications since November 30th. The site...

‘World’s First’ Zero Emission Marine Biofuel Trialled

Highlights GoodFuels has launched World's first zero emission biofuel for trial and tested onboard a tanker vessel during its commercial operation The company claims to deliver near-zero emissions without any need for engine modifications IMO keen to introduce...

Largest Container Ship Built in US Arrives in Hawaii

Highlights Largest container ship built in the U.S unveiled at Honolulu Harbor The vessel is the first of the series of four vessels built for Matson for $1 billion The container ships are built using green...

Greek Companies Plead Guilty to Polluting US Waters

In a federal court in Beaumont, Texas, two Greek shipping companies, Avin International, and Nicos IV Special Maritime Enterprises, pleaded guilty this week to charges stemming from several discharges of oil into Texan waters...

Propeller Entangled in Chain off Kerch Strait Anchorage

A general cargo entangled her propeller while maneuvering for anchorage in Kerch Strait. What happened? General cargo ship LADY MARIA while maneuvering in the southern anchorage of Kerch Strait entangled her propeller in STB anchor chain...

Container Ship Makes Its Last Jersey Voyage

Huelin Dispatch sailed through for the final time on November 19th. Channel Seaways becomes the only company providing cargo services to the Island. The change to result in increased work shifts and staffing. ...

Winter is Coming, Random Shocks Can be Powerful – BIMCO

Monthly average earnings for a VLCC shot up to USD 33,500 per day which was around USD 11,000 per day in August and September. Oil product tankers still suffering, despite considerable higher freight...

EU Sides Japan in Suit Against S. Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry

Highlights EU expressed its intention to participate in an on-going complaint filed by Japan against South Korea. Japan blames South Korea for violating WTO regulations. The violations include providing subsidies to its shipbuilders, resulting in damage...