Global Container Volumes on the Rise in H1
During the first six months of this year, the global container port throughput rose by 6.7 percent and the growth is on track to hit over 6 percent for the full year, a six-year...
Ship Channel Shutdown! Exxon Cuts Refinery Rates
Exxon Mobil Corp said on Saturday it has cut rates at its 560,000 barrel-per-day Baytown, Texas, refinery due to the shutdown of the Houston Ship Channel amid Tropical Storm Harvey.
“We continue to work with...
Robbers Steal Oil from Anchored Ship
On the early hours of August 19, few robbers boarded an anchored tanker and reportedly stole oil.
What happened?
The tanker was anchored at Lagos General Purpose Anchorage, Nigeria.
According to a report by ICC International Maritime...
Its Weather or Ship? Beaches Evacuated Due to Chemical Cloud
On August 27, a weird chemical cloud caused the beaches to be evacuated across East Sussex, England.
What happened?
The reason for the weird cloud has not be determined, the experts have putting forth various reason...
Ship Runs Ground in Port of Richards Bay
On August 28, a cargo vessel reportedly ran aground after coming in the way of a swift high tide.
What happened?
The Philippine-registered MV Beaumont cargo vessel had left the berth after loading cargo. The vessel...
[Watch] Ship Pummeled by 40-Foot Waves
Passengers aboard a luxury cruise liner off the coast of New South Wales had their trip disrupted when some severe weather crossed the ship’s path. Massive waves and high speed winds pummeled the Carnival...
Bunker Prices Uncertain in Houston, Panama
Bunker suppliers and traders active in Houston and Panama said Tropical Storm Harvey is creating uncertainty for prices because participants don't know how long shipping operations will be affected.
"The Gulf is a big source...
Deadlines Eased, New Schedules Set for Ship Owners
By Tom Kirk
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 71 was a very busy week and ship owners can now benefit from having a firm view of the regulatory timeline for complying with the latest global...
Cargo Containers Lost at Sea are Hard to Count, Track
About 20 days ago, a cargo ship caught in rough swells off the Brazilian coast lost 45 shipping containers.
Video on social media shows fishermen in small boats scavenging for whatever they could find from the containers, some of...
Liner Lubrication Paves Way for Knowing Your Engines Better
Marine Engines are one among the most critical mechanical structures that is put to operation for prolonged hours at Green Sea’s. Often on board the ships it is quite difficult to understand the problems...