Drunk Captain Blamed in Deadly Crash in World Cup Host City
On June 11, a drunk captain was responsible for causing a boat crash that claimed the lives of 11 people on a river cruise in the Russian city of Volgograd.
What happened?
The pleasure craft was...
[Watch] Woman Attempts to Jump Into Swimming Pool – Only for This to Happen...
A VIRAL video has captured the hilarious moment a young woman attempts to jump into a swimming pool on holiday via an inflatable float. What ensues is a rather embarrassing fail.
Disclaimer: This video is...
What Precautions to Take If You are Bunkering in Ports Which are Likely to...
What are these ports?
It could be Panama, it could be Netherlands Antilles, it could be any of the Caribbean ports, it could be the ports in Louisiana, it could be the ports in Alabama....
Guidelines for Liquefied Gas Carrier Structures – Independent Prismatic Tanks
A Leading Classification Society, ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Liquefied Gas Carrier Structures – Independent Prismatic Tanks. The Guidelines specify the technical requirements specifically related to the structural strength assessments of liquefied gas...
Can You Name this Ship Part?
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If you have any picture based or text based challenge...
ABB Ability Lands Major Deal for Nine Heavy Lift Vessels
OCTOPUS marine software will map the safest and most efficient routes for a fleet of heavy lift vessels servicing the expansion of a giant oil field in Kazakhstan.
ABB has secured a series of contracts...
[Watch] 3 Thousand-foot Freighters Converging Near Soo Locks
Ship lovers got a treat in recent days when three of the Great Lakes' massive thousand-footers where gathered at the Soo Locks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
David Kaye got some great pictures of the heavyweight...
Coldharbour Targets Greek Market as BW Demand Picks Up
“We are in the final stages of a successful ballast water treatment installation for one of our key Greek clients, and we are in negotiations with several other potential customers in this important market....
History: Container Shipping Accident Adds to a History of Incidents
Another incident has been added to the long list of the history of shipping accidents. According to a story published in the Herald, the container ship incident off the Mid North Coast last week...
New Rules Drive Essential Work in Gibdock’s Direction
According to Gibdock, the need for ship owners to comply with new rules on environmental responsibility should not disguise the fact that choosing the right repair facility is a critical commercial decision.
Move to curb...