Engine Failure on Danube
On February 11, a cargo vessel reportedly ran into engine troubles when it was transiting through the Danube.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Rhein 1 SL’ loaded with 2.200 tons of grapes was transiting through the...
Zhuhai to be Test Bed for Autonomous Ship
Southern Chinese city Zhuhai has begun building the world’s largest test area for unmanned ships as it looks to trial Asia’s first autonomous vessel.
New test area
Zhuhai government ship surveyor, the China Classification Society, and...
[Watch] Horror at Sea! Monster Wave Toss Ship
STOMACH-CHURNING footage shows a rescue boat attempting to navigate stormy ocean – almost capsizing more than once.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item...
World’s First Ballast-free LNG Bunkering Vessel with HMD
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is developing the first ballast free LNG vessel in the world.
The German company, Bernhard Schulte Ship management ordered it in 2016.
The vessel is currently under construction at the...
3D Printing: DNV GL Establishes Global Additive Manufacturing Centre
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), will focus on developing competence including qualification, certification and training for additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing.
DNV GL’s new centre will serve as an incubator and...
Pontoon Swings Dangerously and Entraps the Crew’s Head
Summary:
Sultan Bey was on a voyage from Alexandroupoli, Greece to Marseilles, France. She was laden with 5,003 mt of wheat in bulk.
At about 1500 (LT), on 01 February 2017, the chief mate instructed the...
Support Service for Setting Up IMO Data Collection
Support service launched by ClassNK Consulting Service Co. Ltd.
It will help in setting up a Data Collection Plan for fuel consumption.
MARPOL Annex VI amendments have made data collection mandatory for all...
Captain of Ship which Ran Aground Describes Ordeal
In his seafaring experience spanning a quarter of a century, Joynal Abedin admits he never experienced the sort of weather conditions that drove his bunkering vessel aground at Qawra Point on Saturday.
“As we realised...
Container Shipping: More Mergers, Better Mergers
A few precepts can help industry players better manage mergers and the integration process.
The container shipping industry is expected to continue to struggle with overcapacity and an inability to deliver value to shareholders. As...
How One Cargo Ship Delay Sends Ripples Through Food Supply Chain
It's not an uncommon problem in Alaska groceries: A whole shelf meant for bananas was almost completely empty one day last week at the Fred Meyer store in Midtown Anchorage.
Fresh produce crisis
Keeping fresh produce...