Wanderings of the Cargo Ship RB Eden

RB Eden a sorghum carrying vessel is caught in the turmoil created by the frictional relationship of US and China over sea-trade, reports the Bloomberg. The bulk carrier RB Eden loaded with the grain...

IMO to Set Up Taskforce on Autonomous Ships

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has planned to set up a taskforce on autonomous ships to look at regulation and safety of this new development in the industry. Discussions on autonomous ships At the IMO’s Maritime...

[Watch] Do You Want Norwegian Bliss? A Billion-Dollar Ship That Wows

For active sea travelers who appreciate a generous choice of diversions, restaurants, entertainment and personalized pampering — all wrapped up in gorgeously sophisticated style and quality decor — Norwegian Cruise Line's brand-new ship, named...

Major Fire Broke Out in the Cargo Hold Off Pontainak

On May 22, a major fire broke out in the cargo hold of a vessel and firefighters were called in to control the blaze. What happened? A fire broke out in the cargo hold of the...

Ship Caught Illegally Dumping at Poti Sea Port

On May 24, a Liberian ship was caught illegally dumping waste at a Sea port and detained by the port officials. What happened? The Liberian flagged vessel was illegally caught dumping farm-fecal waste into the Poti...

[Watch] Surfer Breaks World Record by Riding 80ft Wave

 A VIDEO went viral after the moment surfer, Rodrigo Koxa, broke the world record for the highest wave surfed. Filmed last November, the wave measured 80 feet. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

New Online Tool to Help Evaluate Options for Sulphur 2020 Compliance

LR launches the ‘Sulphur 2020 – Options Evaluator’ to help industries comply with the global sulphur cap limit of 0.50% m/m, which comes into effect on 1 January 2020, reports Lloyd’s Register. Clarity on costs The...

Girls Make Crew Members to Dance Aboard Cruise

Turns out, not everything that happens on board a ship is family fun. The captain and crew members from Bravo’s “Below Deck” say they have received the most outrageous requests from passengers while on the...

It’s a Quay!

An artificial solid construction, alongside or projecting into a harbour or basin, which acts as a landing place for cargo and passengers. It may also function as a fitting out or repair place for...

Diana Sells Another Post-Panamax Container Vessel

Diana Containerships Inc. (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of containerships, today announced that it has signed, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, a Memorandum of Agreement to sell to an...