ClassNK Releases “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC”

Leading classification society ClassNK released “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC” on 1st November 2018. First of its kind It is the world’s first software that calculates and analyzes a ship’s speed for Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) calculation...

Wilhelmsen Shapes the Regulatory Framework in Autonomous Shipping

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has entered into two agreements that will set the tone for the operational and regulatory framework in autonomous shipping. The first agreement focuses on the development of a safety management...

[Watch] Tanker Hits Two Berthed Ships Off Taiwan

On November 3, a tanker wrecked havoc in Kaohsiung harbour after it struck two berthed ships while trying to leave the port. What happened? The tanker 'Kinshing' struck tow berthed vessels, a container vessel 'Setsu Maru' and...

Norwegian Cargo Ship Ran Aground

On November 3, a Norwegian cargo ship transporting concrete ran aground and authorities are hoping to stem a gasoline spill at Helguvík harbor near Keflavík. What happened? The authorities are hoping to stem a gasoline spill at Helguvík...

$3.2 Million Magic Pipe Conviction for German Shipping Company

German Shipping Firm to Pay USD 3.2 Mn for Pollution Crimes. What happened? German shipping company, MST Mineralien Schiffahrt Spedition und Transport GmbH (MST), was sentenced and ordered to pay a USD 3.2 million criminal fine...

180ft Ship to Shore Crane Toppled and Demolished in San Juan

Global Rigging & Transportation (GRT) Successfully Demolishes 180ft Ship to Shore Crane in San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico on Sunday 28th October 2018 What happened? A heavily corroded 180-foot ship to shore crane was demolished...

[Watch] GRT 180ft Ship to Shore Crane Demolition

Global Rigging & Transportation - GRT 180ft Ship to Shore Crane Demolition - San Juan - Puerto Rico - Reverse angle. For more information, please visit here Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....

N2Tankers, a New Aframax Tanker Pool Launched

In a recent development, the German shipowner Reederei Nord announced that they have launched N2Tankers, a new Aframax tanker pool along with the Singapore-based ship manager Synergy Group, which functions on behalf of Nissen...

Electrification and the Just-In-Time Jigsaw

Digitalisation and hybrid propulsion are the enablers that will make just-in-time sailing and all its emissions and cost-cutting benefits possible, writes The Motorship editor Gavin Lipsith. In fact, they could make waiting at anchor...

How do You Remove 462,000 Litres of Oil from a Sunken Ship?

On January 18, 1985, three days after the Manolis L ran aground on Blowhard Rock off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, Reg Hynes was sitting in his rocking chair after breakfast, looking out the...