Wärtsilä Dual-fuel Solution to Drive the World’s Most Powerful Cutter Dredger
The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply a comprehensive package of engines and propulsion machinery for a new Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) vessel. When delivered, the ‘Spartacus’, which is being built on...
Titanic Style Disaster, Millions of Dollars Lost
History Repeats Itself, Titanic Style Disaster, Millions of Dollars Lost Due to Cloud Outage from AWS & Microsoft Hosting
On 21st March, the online services of Microsoft including Outlook.com, Xbox Live, Office 365, Hotmail, OneDrive,...
Toxic Boxes: a Spotlight on Dangerous Gases in Shipping Containers
The air quality inside shipping containers varies depending on the cargo inside and a whole range of other factors, including temperature and length of voyage. People are being exposed to potentially harmful levels of...
[Watch] £2.4 Billion Ship can Lift an Oil Rig
Festooned with cranes, oil pipelines and manned by a crew of several hundred, the Pioneering Spirit sits in the port of Rotterdam like a giant marine version of a forklift truck.
World's largest ship:
Next month...
Asia Fuel Oil-380-cst Cash Premiums Rise
Asia Fuel Oil-380-cst cash premiums rise amid limited trade; Singapore stocks rise
Cash premiums of 380-cst fuel oil rose on Thursday, while time spreads of the fuel remained relatively steady, amid limited trade activity ahead...
[Watch] Metal Shark’s First Two for NYC Ferry Head for Apple
Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has completed its first two vessels for New York's new NYC Ferry and they are now making their way to New York.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only....
ClassNK Authorised to Provide e-Certificates
Class society ClassNK has received authorisation from the Liberian Registry to provide Liberian flagged vessels with electronic certificates for statutory surveys.
ClassNK said that it was the world’s first class society to be authorised by...
VLCCs Could See Further Gains Down the Line from Asia Oil Demand
With the tanker market inching higher as of late, it’s worth taking a closer look at the future trends which could shape demand and determine ship owners’ decisions moving forward, as in the medium-term,...
Cargo Ship Ran Aground Off Blacktoft
On Wednesday, a general cargo ship named ‘Rodau’ ran aground at River Ouse near Blacktoft in Goole, United Kingdom.
What happened?
The vessel reportedly got stuck into a mud shallow shortly after leaving Goole en...
The Poignant Significance of Maritime Radio Day
Radio was vital in aiding the rescue of those who survived, and Maritime Radio Day celebrates a global telecoms service based on voice communication and Morse Code.
Its history ranges from its inception on the...