Two Vessels Detained Over Illegal Oil Transfers
On August 1, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency have detained two vessels suspected of involvement in illegal ship-to-ship oil transfer.
What happened?
Around 10.50pm, MMEA Labuan enforcement chief Capt Che Adnan Md Isa who patrolling at...
Pirate Attack Cargo Ship, 5 Crew Kidnapped
On July 27, a general cargo was allegedly attacked by Nigerian pirates who further kidnapped 5 crew members.
What happened?
The general cargo vessel ‘OYA1’ which started its journey from Takoradi Ghana to Douala Cameroon was...
Three Cruise Lines to Offer Same Sex Marriage at Sea
A Supreme court has ruled in favour of same sex marriage in Bermuda and three cruise lines have lined up to offers the same onboard its cruise ship at Sea.
What happened?
Three Carnival Corp. cruise...
[Watch] Rough Sea! Bad Weather in Atlantic Ocean
Watch the Encountered Rough Seas, Extreme Weathers in Atlantic Ocean. In which we lost a lifebuoy and a firebox.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a...
EC to Improve Working Conditions for Seafarers
The European Commission (EC) has proposed a new agreement between social partners to improve the working conditions of seafarers on-board European Union (EU) flagged vessels.
The proposal is expected to improve the living conditions of...
Somali Pirates- Back for Good?
Somali pirates are touted to be back as reported recently in few headlines. However, the reality is different as piracy never left Somalia in the first place.
There were less events reported due to high...
Greek Shipowners Double their Ship Orders
Greek-owned shipping companies made a total of 58 new ship orders in the first half of the year, which is more than twice the number of orders made in the same period last year,...
Hazards Associated With Unguarded & Open Shell Doors
In the second case of its latest edition of the Safety Digest, the UK MAIB presented the risks associated with the insufficient training of shore workers on shipboard operations: The decision of a shore...
Firming in the Container Charter Market Moving
Global Ship Lease, Inc., a containership charter owner, announced yesterday its unaudited results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2017.
Second Quarter and Year To Date Highlights
Reported operating revenues of...
London’s Baltic Exchange to Close Ship Futures Platform Baltex
The Baltic Exchange will close its freight derivatives platform Baltex at the end of the year after a review, the London-run business said on Monday.
Baltex was launched by the centuries-old Baltic Exchange in June...