General Cargo Ship Sank in Indonesian Waters Update
On December 8, a general cargo vessel reportedly sank in Indonesian waters and the vessel was loaded with cargo when the incident occurred.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Keneukai’ reportedly sank in the Bandjarmasin anchorage, Barito...
Two Fatalities After Finnish Vessel Capsizes
On December 10, two maritime pilots tragically lost their lives after their vessel capsized and sank at Sea.
What happened?
A Finnpilot Pilotage vessel ‘L242’ reportedly capsized and sank near Emäsalo island in Finland claiming the...
Hydrodynamic Interaction Forces Results in Collision
Summary
On 24 June 2017 at about 0735, the tug Arafura Sea Delta collided with the general cargo ship Thorco Crystal about 2 NM west of Humbug Point Wharf, Weipa, Queensland. Arafura Sea Delta was one...
[Watch] Wreckage of Vessel That Fired First American Shot in WWII
The infamous U.S.S. Ward fired at a Japanese submarine an hour before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...
What are People’s Biggest Cruise Fears?
Everyone loves the smell of the Ocean, the feeling of wind in the hair combined with access to open bars and various fun activities. You can experience all this onboard a cruise ship but...
Making Headway into Alternative Fuels
LPGreen, a joint development project between four leaders in the maritime industry, has been working on a concept design for an LPG carrier capable of operating on LPG fuel.
The successful outcome of an innovative...
Shipping Costs are Surging Globally
The cost of moving pretty much every dry-bulk commodity — from fertilizer to salt to rocks — has surged since July, lifting the London-based Baltic Exchange’s main freight gauge to its highest in almost...
ABB Opens First ABB Ability Collaborative Operation Center in China
ABB has added Shanghai to its global network of ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operation Centers, after formally opening a new facility to coincide with Marintec 2017. The center supports the shipping industry’s journey towards digitalization...
ABB’s First Azipod D Propulsion System Now in Operation
ABB, the leading propulsion solution provider, has revealed that an 8,000 kW rescue tug, the first vessel installed with its Azipod D electric propulsion system, has been successfully delivered to customer Guangzhou Salvage Bureau,...
Ship Registration in the Netherlands
Registration
Eligibility
Which ships are eligible for registration in the national shipping register(s) and which parties may register ships?
Seagoing and inland waterway vessels are eligible for registration under the Dutch flag. A vessel under construction can...