Is the Shipping Industry on the Brink of a Technological Revolution?

To survive and stay competitive in the current economic climate shipping companies must find innovative ways of working by embracing modern technology. In a complex industry known for being conservative and slow to adapt to...

Celebrity Appoints First Woman Captain

When Ecuadorian Nathaly Albán takes command of the Celebrity Xploration catamaran, she'll become the first woman captain in the Galápagos, according to Celebrity Cruises. With a dozen years of experience sailing throughout the Galápagos, Albán...

Shell Upgrades Refinery to Meet 2020 Sulphur Limit

Royal Dutch Shell is considering expanding the capacity of one of its German refineries, aiming to produce oil that will meet the requirements of the upcoming sulphur limit in marine fuels. In the last few...

Divers Descend 430 Feet to Reach Sunken Freighter

In rare feat, divers descend 430 feet to reach freighter that sank in Lake Michigan in 1929 Descending more than 400 feet below the surface of Lake Michigan last weekend, in near-total darkness cut only...

Ship Owners Get Ballast Water Breathing Space

The new installation timeframe approved at MEPC 71, as visualised by the American Bureau of Shipping The MEPC’s decision to extend the installation timeframe for the Ballast Water Management Convention was one of the biggest...

Short Circuit Caused Fire

On August 8, a short circuit reportedly caused a fire on the ship. The vessel was docked at port when the incident occurred. What happened? The vessel ‘Arja’ which was docked port of Werkendam reportedly caught...

Tanker Helps Sailors Vessel on Fire

On Aug 4, 2017, a tanker was assigned the task of assisting a motor yacht which reportedly caught fire at Sea. What happened? The tanker ‘Navigator Grace’ was immediately diverted to the motor yacht "Soul" which...

[Watch] Slips, Trips and Falls

SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS – The largest provider of personal injury casualties on board vessels. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This may not be construed as a news item or advice...

Oil Pollution Fears Raised as Supertankers Anchor Off Southwold

Oil pollution concerns have been raised by the authorities after a cluster of supertankers were seen anchored off the Suffolk coast. What happened? Close to fifteen crude oil tankers have been anchored 10 and 15...

[Watch] Behind the Scenes Look into a LNG Vessel Dry-docking

Docking, cleaning, blasting, painting, anchor replacement, shaft inspection, propeller cleaning and testing, lifeboat inspection and testing, cargo tank inspection and testing, pump overhauls, main engine inspection, sea chest inspection, bridge upgrades and many more inspections,...