Large Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Clayton
On December 27, a large cargo vessel was reportedly trying to stay afloat and subsequently ran aground.
What happened?
The large cargo vessel ‘Pacific Huron’ reportedly ran aground in the St. Lawrence River just west of...
Ship’s Captain Found Drunk Four Times Over Limit
A sea captain who was reportedly found drunk at sea and on duty has been fined £1,000.
What happened?
The 38 year old captain, Patryk Tetzlaff was found drunk four times over the limit while piloting...
Why Build the New Eurasian Land Bridge that Makes No Economic Sense?
If there's one thing China does well, it's infrastructure. And one of China's biggest infrastructure projects is the New Eurasian Land Bridge (NELB) connecting Chinese exporters to European markets. The NELB consists of a series of...
MPA Steps Up Vessel Checks to Ensure Safety
Singapore waters can be choppy this time of the year, but more people still head to the sea for leisure and other purposes.
To ensure that everyone stays safe, the Maritime and Port Authority of...
Ship Glut to Hamper US-flag Market
Freight rates for ocean-going tankers and barges that carry oil between US ports could remain depressed in the next six months as the Jones Act market struggles to absorb the glut of tonnage on...
d’Amico Tankers Sale and Leaseback Generates $13.4 Million
Tanker owner and operator d’Amico Tankers has reached a memorandum of agreement and bareboat charter contract for the sale and leaseback of a medium-range product tanker vessel for USD 28 million.
The deal, reached with...
Catcher in the Briny
Premier Oil steps ahead to signal to the market that it is a serious player in getting an offshore field to first oil, and go beyond.
To bootstrap the process, Catcher, a Floating Production, Storage...
Time for Shipping to Have a Clean Up
The issue of SOx emissions comes into focus again with the 2020 global sulphur cap fast approaching. The concerned owners have to comply with numerous options, including the fitting of scrubbers.
Until now, the fitting...
Vessel Collides with Highway Bridge 25 People Hurt
On December 27, a tourist vessel reportedly struck a highway bridge in Western Germany injuring 25 people.
What happened?
The tourist vessel ‘Swiss Crystal’ reportedly struck a highway bridge on the river Rhine in Western Germany.
The...
[Watch] Docked Cargo Vessel Catches Fire
On December 27, a wooden cargo vessel reportedly caught fire when it was docked at port.
What happened?
The wooden cargo vessel which is unnamed reportedly caught fire when it was docked at the Bongao, Tawi-Tawi...