Dark Side of Data Revolution

Cyberattack on Maersk underscores need for global strategy The alarm bells have been ringing for years, from a cyberattack on the state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines to organized crime hacking the port of...

ClassNK’s PrimeShip-HULL for Container Carriers

Leading classification society ClassNK has released its latest version of its structural design support software for container carriers “PrimeShip-HULL for Container Carriers.” “PrimeShip-HULL for Container Carriers” consists of prescriptive calculation software and direct strength assessment...

ABB Turbochargers to Power Largest Containerships

ABB turbochargers are powering the main engines and auxiliary engines of the largest containership ever built in China, a 20,000 TEU vessel named COSCO Shipping Taurus, launched in June 2017.  This first ship was...

[Watch] Cargo Ship Runs Aground, Becomes Disabled

A 586-foot cargo ship carrying cement and steel was reportedly disabled in the Elizabeth River after running aground off Sewells Point Thursday afternoon. What happened? Coast Guard watchstanders in Portsmouth received a call at 12:50 p.m....

Sinking Ship After Explosion

Officials and residents in Somalia's Puntland region say they saw a large ship off the country's coast explode and gradually begin to sink Monday. What happened? Witnesses in the coastal town of Muranyo describe the ship...

Can Blockchain Help in Maritime Maintenance and Transparency?

Blockchain and Shipping Containers Blockchain technology is at the embryonic stage of development. A number of industries has realised its huge potential and none more so than Maritime, in particular Maersk. We can see how, for...

Using Tech to Fight Piracy on the Open Sea

With maritime piracy seen on the rise once again, the shipping industry now looks to redouble its efforts to prevent these dangerous and costly attacks. Steep decline in piracy: Though piracy had been on a steep...

Maersk Stops Taking New Orders and Expect Delays

Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk, owner of the world's largest container shipper Maersk Line, has been hit by the global Petya cyber attack, preventing it from accepting new orders. The cyber extortion campaign, which has disrupted...

Marine Dual Fuel Engine Market Analysis and Forecasts

Marine Dual Fuel Engine Market Competitive Analysis and Forecasts till 2022 Global Marine Dual Fuel Engine Market Research Report 2017 to 2022 provides a unique tool for evaluating the market, highlighting opportunities, and supporting strategic...

Marine Parts On-demand

At the busiest port in Europe, 105,000 inland vessels and over 29,000 sea-going have sailed in and out carrying 461,2 million tonnes of cargo over the past year. Once hailed as the largest port...