Inmarsat Opens World-leading Facility in Ålesund
Inmarsat, the world’s leading global mobile satellite communications company, has opened a new office, at the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center (NMCC) based in Ålesund, Norway, to continue to drive the digitalisation of the shipping industry.
The opening of the facility in the heart of Norway’s leading edge maritime community, signals Inmarsat’s intention to...
Broken Down Cargo Ship Towed to Scapa Flow
A cargo vessel which experienced engine trouble off Wick earlier today is heading for Scapa Flow tonight, being towed by the local tug Einar.
Wick Lifeboat was initially tasked to the vessel, the 88m long Bahamas...
Singapore Ship Fined for Dumping Garbage
On November 21, a Singapore vessel was reportedly fined for illegal dumping of garbage near the Hainan beach.
What happened?
On December 20, the Singapore vessel ‘Tai Hung San’ was discovered illegally dumping household garbage into...
Maersk Line Crew Saves Fishermen Stranded at Sea
On November 22, five fishermen who were stranded at Sea were rescued during a routine journey by the Maersk line.
What happened?
The crew of ‘Mathilde Maersk’ were enroute from Singapore to Yantian when they spotted...
US Navy Aircraft Crash: Eight Rescued Off Japanese Coast
On November 21, a US Navy aircraft reportedly crashed at Sea after suffering from engine failure.
What happened?
The US Navy aircraft was reportedly carrying eleven people including crew members and passengers when it crashed off...
Failing To Ballast the Bulk Carrier Appropriately Grounds It in a Storm
Summary
On 23 May 2007, the Panamanian registered bulk carrier Pasha Bulker anchored 2.4 miles off the coast near Newcastle and joined the queue of 57 ships in the anchorage. All of Pasha Bulker’s cargo...
Is it a Ship or Iceberg — Can you Decide from Space
The Centre for Cold Ocean Resource Engineering (C-CORE) and Norwegian energy company Statoil have launched a competition to find a more effective method of spotting icebergs that pose a risk to ships and infrastructure.
The...
Global Container Shipping Capacity Crosses the 21m Teu Barrier
The global containership fleet hit 21m teu of capacity this month, however, fleet growth has slowed according to Alphaliner.
The analyst said in its weekly newsletter that the global boxship fleet hit 21m teu on...
Warning: Position-fixing is Vital to Ship Navigational Safety
The bridge teams have been warned that if they fail to fix ship positions on charts they are considering risking their vessel safety and also that of the environment.
According to insurers, there have been...
[Watch] Massive Waves Pound Ship Searching for Missing Submarine
Footage from a search vessel showed horrendous sea conditions as waves eight metres in height crashed over the deck amid 90km winds.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be...