Wallem, USCG in Safety Initiative
Two US Coast Guard (USCG) marine inspectors recently sailed on board the Wallem-managed 2005-built Aframax 'Tofteviken’.
This formed part of the USCG's Ship Rider Programme, which is aimed at ensuring and enhancing safety and security...
Fire in Engine Room Aboard a Cargo Ship in Essequibo River
On 9th November 2017, fire erupted reportedly aboard a cargo vessel “MV BELLE” that was moored at Good Success, Wakenaam Island in Essequibo River. Fire chief reportedly told that fire fighters were dispatched to...
Market Slump has Likely Passed – Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Car and vehicle shipper Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Asa CEO Craig Jasienski told the company’s Q3 earnings call:
The bottom of the market has probably passed. That’s what we definitely see, even if the third...
Tanker to Become LNG Bunkering Vessel
On November 11, Shell has reportedly signed contract with a Rotterdam based company Anthony Veder to convert a tanker to LNG bunkering vessel.
What happened?
The Shell has signed an agreement Anthony Veder headquartered in Rotterdam,...
[Watch] Take a First Look Inside MSC’s Glamorous New Cruise Ship
With just over a month before MSC Seaside sets sail on her first Caribbean voyage, MSC has given cruise enthusiasts a glimpse at what to expect from its newest ship - and it looks...
First Mega Cruise Ship Travels Through “Panamax” Locks
Caribbean Princess set a milestone for Panama Canal cruise sailings recently, becoming the first mega cruise ship to travel through the expanded "Panamax" locks.
The old Panama Canal locks had limits on the size that...
[Watch] Video Animation Shows Tanker Running Aground
A video animation created from satellite data shows the path of an Aframax tanker that ran aground recently on its way to Antwerp.
The 107,500 DWT Maria Bottiglieri ran aground in the estuary of the...
Cyber Security Standards for Ships
Israel-based cyber security specialist Naval Dome has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lloyd’s Register (LR), a leading global provider of engineering and technology-centric professional services. The MoU is aimed at establishing standards and guidelines for maritime cyberdefence.
As part of the collaboration agreement, LR...
Shipbuilder Wins Award for Vessel
In the 19th China International Industry Fair for developing the world’s largest heavy lift vessel, a vessel builder has received a special award.
Special award:
The Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. received special award at the International...
Collision on Huangpu River
On November 10, a vessel reportedly collided with another vessel in the river and as a result capsized.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Baodilong 9’ reportedly collided with the vessels ‘Suzhong 858’ and ‘Deqinghuo 1925’, while traversing...