Crew Airlifted After Ship Catches Fire, Remains Adrift at Sea
On August 13, a fire reportedly erupted in the cargo hold of a bulk carrier and remains adrift off Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean.
What happened?
The bulk carrier ‘Cheshire’ was enroute from...
5 Arrested on Charges of Causing Minor Accident
On August 15, five people were taken into custody on charges of involvement in a minor accident involving a cargo ship and a fishing boat.
What happened?
Five men, three of whom were Indian nationals, were...
Engineers Evacuated, After Ship Catches Fire
On August 15, engineers working onboard a ship were evacuated after an electrical panel onboard the ship caught fire.
What happened?
The Engineers working on an unnamed ship at Cammell Laird's in Birkenhead when the incident...
Maersk Line Back in the Black in H1 with $273m Profit
Maersk Line has delivered a first half profit of $273m, erasing the loss of $114m in the year-ago period, due in part to the continued recovery in the container shipping market.
The container carrier unit...
The Hijacking of the Brillante Virtuoso
A MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT.
AN UNSOLVED MURDER.
AND A SHIP THAT HASN’T GIVEN UP ALL ITS SECRETS
BY KIT CHELLEL AND MATTHEW CAMPBELL
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Nestor Tabares must have known the hijackers were out there, waiting. It was his 13th day...
Economizer Fire On-board a Ship
I am a proud Marine engineer and I would like to share with you my story in this interesting platform where most of my mates are part of it.
This event happened during my...
NTSB Adds Documents to El Faro Accident Docket
In its ongoing investigation of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro, the NTSB informed that it is adding additional material to the accident docket. Two items related to the El Faro’s voyage...
[Watch] How Mega-Ships Drop Their Giant Anchors
In the simplest sense, anchors are pretty straightforward. Heave a heavy chunk of metal overboard to weigh down a ship so it doesn't drift away. Of course in practice, the process is a lot...
Ship Runs Aground! International Marine Traffic Halted
On August 14, a container ship reportedly ran aground on the bank of a river, while bringing the traffic to a complete halt in the World’s busiest port.
What happened?
The container ship ‘CSCL Jupiter’ ran...
Ships of the Future to Steer Clear of Pirates with this Ingenious Solution
As car manufacturers heading embrace autonomous technologies, it is unsurprising that companies that create other forms of transport are following suit. For shipbuilders however, the prospect of a 'crew-less' vessel comes with a unique...