Baltic Index Rises on Firmer Large Vessel Rates
The Baltic Index shows a steep rise as a result of a steady increase in the Exchange's main sea freight index, ship tracking rates for carrying dry bulk commodities, the report says.
On Thursday, the...
Woman Fell Off Cruise Ship, Not Accidental
Suspicions of accidental death were ruled out on the death of a woman who fell off the cruise ship overboard and was lost at sea.
What happened?
The 47 year old woman from Brisbane was holidaying...
Product Tanker Hit by Floating Crane
On April 14, a product tanker sustained holes after it was involved in a collided with a floating crane.
What happened?
The product tanker ‘TIAN E ZUO’ was hit by a floating crane at the Khor...
Pirates Release Kidnapped Crew
On April 11, three Indian youths who were kidnapped by the Indian navy are released.
What happened?
On January 31, three Indian youths hailing from Himachal Pradesh were serving in the Merchant Navy when they were...
The Nordic Countries to Use Scrubbers
Henceforth, the Nordic countries must be bracing themselves to comply with sulfur requirements in addition to scrubbers.
Nord responds
The Danish shipping company Nord has responded to demands for a lower sulfur discharge for its ships from...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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[Watch] Crane Vessel Breached the Tanker’s Hull
Based on the video footage of the incident, the crane vessel breached the tanker’s hull resulting in ballast water gushing out from the starboard.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may...
On This Day: Freighter Explosion Kills 600 in Texas City
The History of today shows some interesting results pertaining to the shipping industry. The 16th of April has been an eventful day for the shipping industry all through history. Here are some of the...
Ballast Water Regulations Remain a Top Concern and a Confusing One
The U.S. Coast Guard stricter regulation on BWTS compliance has left the operators with many unanswered questions on how to comply with the rules, reports Marinelink.
Compliance burden
Marine stakeholders remain confused on the top BWTS...
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Acquires New Vessel to Support Bulk Fleet
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (“Pangaea” or the “Company”), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement to acquire the 2006 Imabari-built panamax M/V Madeleine...