Is this the Beginning of the End for the Freight Forwarder..??
By Hariesh Manaadiar
In response to the question Who is a Freight Forwarder, I explained that in the most succinct and layman terms, a Freight Forwarder maybe defined as a multi-function agent/operator who undertakes to...
[Watch] Crews Find Unlikely Stowaway Aboard Container Ship
On August 1, a Containership arrived in Honolulu with a surprise visitor a small bat.
What happened?
The brown and black bat native to the US and Mexico was found and captured by the Pasha Hawaii...
Crew Men Arrested for Illegal Bunker Sale in Singapore
On August 1, the Singapore’s Police Coast Guard (PCG), arrested a total of 13 men for illegal sale of Marine Gas Oil in two separate cases on 30 July and 1 August 2017.
What happened?
On...
Bulker Banned from Australia After Failure to Pay Crew
A bulk carrier has been banned from entering the Australian ports for a period of six months since the vessel failed to pay outstanding wages to its crew members.
What happened?
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority...
[Watch] Beautiful Sailing in Ice – a Drone Video
Watch this beautiful video, Pilot boat approaching in Trois-Rivières, Canada’.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult...
[Watch] Nazi Treasure Haul Worth £10 Million Pulled from Sunken Ship
The bronze sculpture was recovered off the coast of Uruguay after it sunk on board the Grap Spee in World War 2.
The huge propaganda symbol weighs a whopping 300 to 400 kgs and would...
Panama’s Cabinet Council Approves New Tolls
The Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama officially approved a proposal to modify the Panama Canal tolls structure, following a recommendation from the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Board of Directors.
The approved proposal will...
What We Still Don’t Know About the Oil Spill Affecting Hong Kong Beaches?
A total of 13 beaches in Hong Kong have been shut down by a palm oil spill from a ship collision that happened in the Pearl River estuary in mainland Chinese waters last Thursday.
Several government departments...
Lead Barge of the Uninspected Towing Vessel Collided with the Tow
Fire aboard EMS 343 barge after the collision. (Photo by PennEnergy, July 2015)
The National Transportation Safety Board has published a Marine Accident Report on the Collision between the Tows of Towing Vessels Capt. Shorty...
Ship Prepared for a Pirate Attack, Terrified Passengers
The cruise ship passengers of ‘Sea Princess’ were in for the time of their lives when they were ordered to switch off all lights and music for a whole day.
What happened?
The cruise is currently...