[Watch] Hole in the Hull at Markelo
On March 4, a fire brigade was called in after a cargo vessel developed a leak due to a hole in the hull.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Esther’ enroute from Hengelo was berthed at the...
Vessel Adrift After Both Engines Shutdown Off Rütergat
Photo: DGzRS – Die Seenotrette
On March 4, lifeboats were called in to assist a ferry which suffered an engine failure off an island near Rütergat.
What happened?
The ferry ‘Nordfriesland’ suffered an engine failure after both...
3 Tons of Sulfuric Acid is in One of 70 Missing Containers
On March 3, nearly 70 containers were lost at Sea after they fell from a container ship due to strong winds and rough seas.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Maersk Shanghai’ had reported to the Coast...
Is it Time to Talk About Regulating Autonomous Ships?
A new report commissioned by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) highlights the challenges posed by the unmanned autonomous seas foraging in the sea. Patrick Kingsland finds out more on this from Erik Tvedt, a...
[Watch] Shell Tanzania LNG Project Exploration
Discover Shell Tanzania LNG Project with 16 Trillion Cubic Feet (TCF) of natural Gas discoveries from 18 drilled wells. Shell Exploration and Production Tanzania Limited with its partners is now working with the Government...
Coast Guard Issues New NVIC on Ballast Water Management
The U.S. Coast Guard's offices of Operating and Environmental Standards and Commercial Vessel Compliance reported the availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-18, "Ballast Water Management for Control of Non-Indigenous Species in Waters...
Port Entry Protocol Violation Results in Containership Collision
Summary:
While the container ship ESTELLE MAERSK, with the Master, 27 crew members and a pilot on board, was proceeding north towards the South Entrance of Kobe Chuo Passage in the Kobe Section of Hanshin...
VIKING to Announce Unique Polar MES at Seatrade Cruise Global
Having announced recently, that it is ‘more than ready’ to help shipowners meet the demands of the new IMO Polar Code, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is set to announce another major innovation for those who want to stay...
Diana Containerships Inc. Announces the Sale of Two Panamax
Diana Containerships Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of containerships, announced that it has signed, through two separate wholly-owned subsidiaries, two Memoranda of Agreement to sell to an unaffiliated third party...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
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The LR2 market has become firm with rates for 75,000 tonnes from Middle East Gulf to Japan up by 15 points to around WS 115 with LR1s steady at WS 115 basis 55,000 tonnes...