Ghost Ship Sails into North Dakota
On halloween to up the frightening factor, a pirate ship reportedly sailed into a North Dakota farm.
Scare seekers flock to the vessel:
The scare seekers and daredevils who want to.experience the thrill flock to the...
Storm Herwart Damaged 5 Freighters in Northern Germany
On October 29, five cargo vessels ran into trouble after being reportedly affected by storm Herwart.
What happened?
The storm Herwart which has been sweeping across Germany caused trouble to five cargo ships.
Vessel disabled at Sea:
The...
Director of Viswa Lab Passes Away
Mr.Tin Tun, Director of Viswa Lab Singapore passed away. He is deeply mourned by all the Viswa Lab staff who were present in substantial numbers at his funeral on Friday, October 27th. Mr.Tin Tun...
ClassNK Wins the Safer, Cleaner Seas Award
Leading classification society ClassNK picked up the Lloyd's List Safer, Cleaner Seas Award for raising global awareness and environmental standards through its ship recycling activities at the 20th Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Awards in...
[Watch] US Sailors Rescued After Five Months Adrift in Pacific
Two US yachtswomen and their two dogs have been rescued by the US Navy after spending nearly five months adrift in the Pacific Ocean, officials say.
Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiaba say they set off...
Mitsui Delivers a 60,000 DWT Type Bulk Carrier
On October 25, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has finally completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier ‘M.V. Venezia’ to Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited. The new carrier is the 26th...
Global Shipping Emissions Rise as IMO Discuss Climate Action
Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from global shipping are on the rise again, according to a study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). This finding increases pressure on policymakers gathering at...
More Speed Fines Levied Against Ships in Gulf of St. Lawrence
The authorities from Transport Canada has planned to levy increased fines if they violate speed restrictions in place at the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Protect whales:
This measure is implemented to protect right whales in the...
Crude Oil Tanker Ran Aground on Western Scheldt, Netherlands
On October 26, an Aframax tanker loaded with crude oil reportedly ran aground after suffering from mechanical failure.
What happened?
The Aframax tanker ‘Maria Bottiglieri’ ran aground on Western Scheldt up Vissingen abeam of Borssele, Netherlands....
Maritime’s ‘Fuel of the Future’
As the maritime world increasingly mulls alternative fuel and propulsion solutions, Maritime Reporter & Engineering Newsdiscusses the path ahead for (liquefied natural gas (LNG) with Timo Koponen, VP, Flow & Gas Solutions, Gas and LNG,...