Ultra-silent Propulsion from Wärtsilä for Research Vessel
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply an ultra-silent propulsion package for a new research vessel to be built for the Faroe Islands Marine Research Institute, a Faroese Government organisation. The solution is made possible...
First Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship to be for Adults Only
Virgin Voyages has a message for parents thinking of booking one of its first sailings: Leave the kids at home.
The first ship in development for the start-up cruise line will be for adults only, president and...
GAC Ship Agency Wins Maritime Standard Awards of the Year
The Maritime Standard Awards has awarded GAC Group the prestigious Ship Agency of the Year 2017.
Second consecutive year:
The GAC group has been handed this award for the second consecutive year for its greatest contribution...
Fuel Oil Leak Causes Engine Room Fire
Summary
Thomson Majesty was enroute to Calvi, France from Livorno, Italy with 1478 passengers and 579 crew members. On the day of the departure, the OOW looked towards the CCTV monitors and observed smoke and...
Turning Gas into a Liquid, Transporting it by Tanker
The technology of turning gas into a liquid, transporting it by tanker, rail or truck and then converting it back into a gas is a bit like magic. But like all industrial innovations, it...
Large Iranian Presence Confirmed at Europort 2017
This year’s Europort exhibition, which takes place at Rotterdam Ahoy from November 7th-10th, will have a significant presence from Iran, one of the fastest growing markets in the maritime sector. A total of 12...
Helm CONNECT Helps Ivy Marine Obtain Certification
Leading maritime software developer, Helm Operations, assisted Ivy Marine, LLC obtain their SUB M TSMS Certification. Ivy Marine, LLC, a two-towboat company out of Mobile, AL is now the third and smallest company in...
Germans Dislodge Grounded Freighter Amid Ecological Fears
Railway operator Deutsche Bahn continued to deal with “significant damage” from downed trees on some rail routes. Service will be limited in parts of northern Germany, DB said, after being suspended in large parts...
Cargo Ship Sank, Crew Rescued
On October 30, a cargo vessel loaded with coal reportedly sunk due to rough seas.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Hongh An 69’ reportedly sunk in the afternoon of October 30, off Cua Lo in the...
Pirates Arrested After Attempted Hijack of Cargo Ship
On October 30, five pirates were arrested after trying to hijack a cargo ship coming in from Bangladesh.
What happened?
The pirates had attempted to hijack the cargo ship when it was passing through Sundarbans area....