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...
Ships Fooled in GPS Spoofing Attack Suggest Russian Cyberweapon
Reports of satellite navigation problems in the Black Sea suggest that Russia may be testing a new system for spoofing GPS, New Scientist has learned. This could be the first hint of a new...
The World’s Shipping Companies are Going Super-Sized
The hulking container ships that transport sneakers, bananas and barbie dolls around the world keep getting bigger. So are the companies that own them.
A massive consolidation is underway in the $500 billion global industry...
EU MRV – Know Your IAQ’S Before the “D” DATE
EU MRV is gaining momentum as the “D” dates are fast approaching. Recently EU MRV is widely spoken words in the shipping world or at a least majority of whose vessel regularly visit Europe,...
Capesize Bulk Carrier Runs Aground
On August 14, a Capesize bulk carrier ran aground when it was transporting a massive cargo of coal to a nuclear power plant.
What happened?
The Capesize bulk carrier named ‘Clia’ ran aground near Kaohsiung, Taiwan....
Bulk Carrier Adrift in Atlantic Ocean After Fire
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...