Double Trouble! Cook Overboard and Containers Lost
On Nov 30, 2017, a 59-year old Indian cook by name Ashok M. B. fell overboard from the vessel at the container terminal of Opcsa in Puerto de La Luz, Las Palmas.
Man was...
Vessel Lost Wheelhouse in Allision
On Dec 1, 2017, the barge "Nina" allided with the Oude IJssel-Bridge in Zutphen.
As a precaution all train traffic between Zutphen, Dieren and Klarenbeek was stopped briefly. The ship was enroute from Rotterdam...
Allision in Naples
On November 29, two ferries which were berthed in Naples port reportedly collided with each other due to strong winds.
What happened?
The ferry ‘Isola di Capri’ had entered the port and reportedly dropped its moorings...
[Watch] Allision with Buoy
On November 29, a vessel reportedly allided with a buoy while it was entering the port of Cagliari.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Karina Danica’ lost control of the vessel and reportedly allided with a buoy placed...
Ship Fined for Water Pollution
On October 29, during an inspection by the water police in Brunsbüttel a vessel was found to be guilty of causing water pollution.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Kestrel 1’ was docked at the Elbe port and...
Cargo Ship that Went Adrift Near Cape St. Mary’s Hits Dock
The adrift cargo vessel that had been rescued by the Canadian Coast Guard off Newfoundland on November 27 after it reportedly ran into trouble after losing its engine power.
What happened?
On November 27, the adrift...
Is Your Vessel Ready for Chinese Inspections?
China has recently launched its year-long inspection campaign on ’Ship Pollution Control’ in the Hainan Province as part of its efforts to reduce air and water pollution associated with shipping.
Inspections to be carried at...
Class Approved 3D Printed Ship’s Propeller Unveiled
Following a rigorous testing process, verified by Bureau Veritas, the world’s first class approved 3D printed ship’s propeller, the WAAMpeller, has been unveiled at Damen Shipyard Group’s headquarters in the Netherlands. This ground-breaking success...
Drones Approved as External Specialists for Surveys!
Robotics In Maintenance Strategies BV (RIMS) have received a certificate as a ‘Recognized External Specialist’ from ABS and RINA, for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces. This follows...
Biggest Mistake People Make When Booking a Cruise
Cruise ship life is a lot of fun: very sociable, with lots of food and the chance to explore new destinations.
One of the only downsides is the price and early start times of the...