Autopilot Fault Causes Passenger Ship Damage
On July 28, an autopilot failure resulted in a passenger ship striking the bottom of the Sea damaging its hull.
What happened?
The passenger vessel ‘Ferry Tiiu’ was enroute to Heltermaa on the island of Hiiumaa,...
Cargo Theft: A Billion-dollar Problem
The marine industry is increasingly becoming a victim of cargo theft and cargo loss each year. However, new technologies prove to be an advantage or a disadvantage based on situation.
The situation of cargo theft...
Spectre of Overcapacity Returns to Haunt Liner Shipping as Newbuilds Queue Up
The spectre of overcapacity is clouding recent analyst optimism that ocean carriers could be heading for a period of sustained profitability.
During the first six months of this year, 26 newbuild ships of 14,000 teu-plus have...
Lower Forever Oil – A Denouement
Lower Forever Oil - A Denouement
We have been saying for the last 3 years that the oil prices are not going to go up. The reason is not politics; it is not supply and...
2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
Two members of the Houston Pilots in the United States are to receive the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The pair will be recognized for their role in averting a major...
[Watch] Salvage of Sunken Car Carrier
Watch the 16,000 dwt car carrier Tricolor sink after she collided with a container vessel in the English Channel near France in 2003. SMIT Salvage led the consortium that successfully removed the wreck.
Disclaimer: This...
LPG Carrier Fleet Welcomes 92 New Ships
In a boost to the maritime industry, the global LPG carrier fleet welcomed 92 new ships of all sizes and aggregating 4.8M m3 in 2016, boosting overall cargo-carrying capacity by 18%. It was the...
ABB’s Marine Software to Support by the Ocean
Marine software from ABB reaches out to support By the Ocean we Unite research
ABB is providing the shipboard systems and systems expertise that will support the research voyages undertaken by ‘By the Ocean we...
Digitalisation at the Heart of London Shipping Week
Inmarsat seminar series puts digitalisation at the heart of London International Shipping Week
The pivotal role connectivity will play in the maritime future will come into sharp focus at London International Shipping Week 2017 (LISW17),...
Cargo Ship Sinks After Collision with Another Cargo Ship
On July 31, two cargo ships were reportedly involved in collision with each other. On of the cargo ship sank shortly after the collision.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Chong Lun J3010’ collided with another cargo...