Panama Canal Reaches 4,000 Neopanamax Transits
The Panama Canal which was inaugurated just over two years ago and at a cost of at least 5,600 million dollars has reached a new milestone of facilitating 4,000 neopanamax transits.
The Canal expansion started...
‘Back to Normal’ After Ransomware Attack
The Chinese shipping giant Cosco has gotten back on track after it was affected by a ransomware cyber attack that left its North American operations crippled.
Fully recovered
A customer advisory issued by Cosco stated that...
Fuel Cells to Replace Shore Power for Ships
ABB (ASEA Brown Boveri) and Ballard Power Systems have entered into a collaboration will build zero emission fuel cell modules that can eliminate the need for costly shore power installations for ships at ports...
8 Containers Fall Off Cargo Ship, 3 Sink Near Virginia Port
On July 29, around eight containers fell into the sea from a cargo vessel during an offloading operation carried out at the Port of Virginia.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘APL Antwerp’ was docked near the...
[Watch] LNG Neopanamax Transit Through Panama Canal
The Panama Canal registered the transit of its 4,000th Neopanamax vessel through the Expanded Canal.
The LNG tanker Maria Energy completed the transit on July 29 traveling southbound from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
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An Evolution in Mooring Technology with Safety in Mind
Nylacast introduces the Chock Liner with its patented low friction technology supporting safe and reliable moorings of vessels of all types and purpose.
Low friction ropes
The Chock Liner mooring technology from Nylacast provides vessels with...
World’s Largest Container Vessels Under Construction
China is building the world's largest cargo vessels in Shanghai which is scheduled for delivery in 2019. Construction Liner ships have a carrying capacity of 22,000 TEUs, making them the largest container vessels in...
Scrubber Orders Full Ahead
ECSA has conducted a survey of the scrubber installation as the 2020 deadline approaches.
The results of the survey show a steep rise in scrubbers installation.
Despite constraints, majority of the shipowners are...
Drones will Take Off for Shipping, Says Allianz
Drones are increasingly becoming invaluable for maritime activity.
They guide in effective decision making and also aides in commercial activity.
They are effective in tracing ships and avoiding hazards at sea.
Unmanned systems are...
Diana Containerships Slips Into the Red
Diana Containerships Inc., a global provider of shipping transportation services, had a net loss of $42.3 million for the second quarter of 2018, when compared to net income of $36.5 million for the same...