Second Officer Found Dead Aboard a Car Carrier
On November 12, the ship officer of a vessel was reportedly found dead in his cabin with a bloody head.
What happened?
The police officials in Toyama Shinko port, Honshu reportedly received a call from the...
Fuel Tank’s Faulty Emergency Shut-off Control Cable
Summary
According to a report released by Canada’s Transportation Safety Board, the vessel Ken Mackenzie was heading to Fraser River, on 11 July 2016. During a crew change, the day shift crew informed the relieving...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Rope Snaps as Passenger is Thrown into the Sea
A VIRAL video shows the moment a cruise ship moorings snap, throwing a passenger into the sea.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...
BWMS an Overregulation! Michigan may Weaken Policy
Michigan lawmakers were poised Wednesday to weaken a policy that prohibits oceangoing cargo ships from releasing ballast water at the state’s ports until it has been treated to kill invasive species.
A Senate committee voted...
MSC’s 98% Crew Retention Rate: Insight From a Leader of Seafarers
Seafarers today are increasingly attracted to sophisticated training, professional development, and long-term employment.
That’s according to a survey by MSC Shipmanagement, the Cyprus-based unit of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a leading global container line.
The results...
Most New Ships will be Scrubber Ready
Debate over whether or not scrubbers are a good thing for shipping and why some consider them not be their favoured solution for meeting the 2020 sulphur cap has been making headlines over recent weeks....
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,...