DryShips Inc. Announces Fleet Update

NASDAQ released a press release from DryShips Inc., a diversified owner and operator of ocean going cargo vessels, on wednesday. In the press release the company announced the following: The entry into agreements with...

If You Like a Party, These are the Caribbean Cruises for You

Irrespective of our personality, we can all enjoy a Caribbean cruise. Whether it's Reggae, calypso, salsa, soca – whatever place you like to party, the Caribbean has a beat to match. Throw in a...

French Shipping Giant Ditches Iran

French container transport and shipping company, CMA CGM, has joined Hyundai Merchant Marine, Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping in withdrawing its Iranian services in advance of US sanctions being imposed on the country. Set back...

IBIA Chooses Copenhagen for its Convention

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has planned to conduct its IBIA Annual Convention 2018, on 6th-8th November 2018, at the Scandic Kodbyen hotel in Copenhagen. IBIA Annual Convention The Annual Convention is one of the...

Jail for Chief Officer of Ship in Fatal Collision Who was Unqualified

The first chief officer of a ship that was involved in a fatal collision off the southern island of Pulau Sebarok in 2017 has been awarded jail for being unqualified to handle the vessel. What...

Cargo Ship Hit by Huge Waves Off Trang, 17 Containers Lost

On July 11, a large cargo vessel was battered by huge waves causing 17 containers to topple into the sea. What happened? The large container ship ‘NP Lovegistics 2’ was caught amid huge waves which caused...

Singapore Tops World’s Shipping Centre Rankings in 2018

Singapore has bagged the title of ‘Best Shipping Centre’ yet again, making it to win the title for four consecutive years. A study conducted by Baltic Exchange and Xinhua revealed the finding with cities such...

Hoses Gain Ground as LNG Cargo Transfer Technologies Advance

With the rise to prominence of floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and LNG bunker vessels (LNGBVs), hose-based solutions are joining the traditional marine loading arm (MLA) as a key cargo transfer technology. As...

Scrubbers will Give Owners a Return on Investment

With more shipowners opting to install marine exhaust gas cleaning systems to their fleets, together with the publication of a UMAS report putting paid to the notion that LNG is a viable way of...

[Watch] Drone Underdeck Inspection

Cyberhawk completes drone underdeck inspection in Norwegian North Sea. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult the...