Maritime Piracy – the Next ‘Playground’ for Hackers
Cyber-security specialist CrowdStrike will be warning of the dangers the shipping industry faces from at hackers at Nor-Shipping 2017.
‘Invisible pirates’ tactics:
Appearing alongside the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), CrowdStrike will lead a session focusing...
Trump Honours Maritime Day
US President Donald Trump has recognized the maritime industry on US National Maritime Day, and called for US-flag ship operators to dress ship in line with his predecessors.
Every 22 May marks the anniversary of...
Biofouling Keep Out
Biofouling was a backburner issue until 5 March 2017. On that day the Government of New Zealand ordered the bulk carrier DL MARIGOLD out of NZ waters after the vessel’s hull was determined to...
Blueye Robotics Launches Underwater Drone
Trondheim, Norway-based Blueye Robotics has developed an underwater drone called Blueye Pioneer, which the company says allows shipowners, vessel crew, and shipyards to perform hull inspections without the need of divers or ROVs (Remotely...
Stranded Ship Crew on Board with Dons Fans
A legal dispute over unpaid wages mean the Malaviya Seven has been “arrested” and is confined to the city’s harbour, leaving the seafarers in limbo.
But thanks to a maritime charity, the Indian nationals were...
End of Maersk’s Drilling in US
At the end of June, the contract for the drilling vessel ‘Maersk Viking’ will expire, at which point there is every likelihood the vessel will end up lying idle, along with her sister ships...
Cargo Ship Collided with Container Gantry Crane at Abidjan Port
The Cosco’s general cargo ship Da Zhi collided with container gantry crane, while berthing at Abidjan port in Ivory Coast on May 18.
What happened?
The accident triggered the crane to collapse onto the dock...
Grain-bearing Cargo Ship Breaks Free from Moorings
On May 21, A cargo vessel loaded with grain that broke loose from its moorings has been secured by the United States Coast Guard.
What happened?
The vessel broke loose around mile marker 117 in...
Cocaine Found in Engine Room Aboard Bulk Carrier
The Colombian police have reportedly found 87 kilos of cocaine hidden in the closed compartment onboard a bulk carrier.
What happened?
The secret stash was found on the bulk carrier Nord Manzallino at Barranquilla, Colombia,...
VLCC Rates to Fall Further in Well-supplied Market
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) are set to slide further next week, falling below tanker break even costs on routes from the Middle East, as too many ships chase too few...