Cargo Ship and Tanker Collided in Azov Sea
On September 19, a cargo ship reportedly collided with a tanker in Azov-Don Sea due to less visibility.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Veles’ collided with tanker ‘Volgoneft-210’ in Azov-Don Sea Canal due to restricted visibility.
Pilots...
Lack of Sleep Threatens Safety and Readiness
On a deployed Navy ship, a sailor’s day allows little time for sleep.
In port, it doesn’t get any easier. The day might start with an armed watch from 7 a.m. to noon, followed by...
Captain and First Engineer Arrested for Fuel Smuggling
On September 20, captain and first engineer helping to clear oil spill have been arrested on the charges for smuggling fuel.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Agia Zoni II’ reportedly sunk in the Saronic Gulf and the...
Oil Tanker Stranded at Coast After Crash
On September 20, an oil tanker was reportedly stranded after it collided with a bulk carrier.
What happened?
An oil tanker ‘Seatrout’ and bulk carrier ‘Usolie’ reportedly collided with each other due to unknown reasons. The...
[Watch] China Launches World’s Largest Ore Ship
China launched world's largest ore carrier on Tuesday in the port city Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...
First LNG Bunkering Ship-to-Ship by Coralius to Fure West
For the first time the Skangas’ Coralius bunkered liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a vessel. The operation took place on international waters, Northern Kattegat, in the middle of the sea between Frederikshavn, Denmark and...
Onboard Repairs – Compliance and Statutory Requirements
Recently an entered vessel carried out repairs to a part of the vessel’s structure that fell within the ambit of Class. However, Class had not been notified of the original damage nor of the...
Does “One Belt One Road Policy” Help Shipping?
Leading ship finance executives see China’s massive One Belt One Road (OBOR) as very positive for shipping.
OBOR is already seeing major infrastructure investments in across Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia.
“It’s a...
Mooring Equipment Failure in Storm Grounds Vessel
Spirit of Kona lying on its port side on the rocks near Kukailimoku Point. (Photo by Coast Guard)
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an investigation report on the grounding and subsequent breakup...
Baltic Dry Index Continues Gains
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward momentum amid analyst suggestions that the long-lived dry bulk slump is now nearing its end.
BDI gained 17 points to reach 1415 - the highest the index...