Grounded Ship Blocked Kiel Canal
On Dec 23, 2017, the "MSM Dolores“ ran into the embankment of the Kiel Canal.
The ship turned around in the fairway and got stuck with the stern on the other side.
The canal...
[Watch] Container Ships may Create their Own Lightning
We have all seen footages of huge cargo ships carrying tons of load making their way through a thunderstorm on a tumultuous sea. Surprisingly, it’s the vessels that create these thunderstorms at sea. Researchers...
Tank Repair Without Delaying Vessel
Hydrex recently carried out a repair to a crack in the port side grey water tank of a 145m chemical tanker. The damage was permanently repaired by Hydrex technicians, using an insert, during the...
Will the Dry Bulk Industry Become Profitable in 2018?
As the dry bulk fleet is already expected to grow at a pace that matches demand growth expected in 2019, focus must be on improving the fundamental balance ahead of that.
China’s imports, particularly of...
MacGregor Acquires Rapp Marine
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement to acquire Rapp Marine Group (RMG) in order to strengthen its offering for the fishery and research vessel segment. MacGregor's existing portfolio includes already various deck...
Tug Got Pinned to Freighter’s Bulbous Bow
On Dec 21, around 9 a.m. the general cargo ship "BBC Kibo" collided with a tug when entering Porto Alegro, Brazil.
The disabled tug tried hard to start the engine and failed hence got...
Maritime Industry’s Nightmare Security Scenario
Cyber Penetration Tests Underscore Maritime Industry's Nightmare Security Scenario
Naval Dome has demonstrated the maritime industry’s nightmare security scenario with a series of cyber penetration tests on systems in common use aboard tankers, containerships, super...
Ferry Capsize with 251 on Board
A ferry with 251 people on board capsized in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday (Dec 21), with reports of an unspecified number of casualties, the coastguard said.
Rescuers have retrieved four bodies from...
Asia Dry Bulk-Capesize Rates to Fall
Freight rates dip in Asian routes as the holiday season kick in.
Ease of congestion in the Australia-China route have added to the problem.
Capesize rates are likely to go down along major asian...
Portugal’s Galp Offers LNG Ship Refueling Off Islands
A Portuguese company has reportedly offered LNG ship refueling off islands and mainland.
The Galp Energy, Portugal based company has planned to expand its marine fuel offer by supplying low emission LNG for vessel and...