Ships are Basically Big Floating Security Nightmares
Ken Munro, a researcher for UK-based Pen Test Partners, has been exploring maritime satellite communication systems used to keep ships connected while at sea. His findings don’t inspire much confidence. Munro, in a blog...
8 Year Old Girl Dies in Cruise Ship After a Fall from Deck
On October 14, in a tragic incident onboard a cruise ship, a 8 year old girl reportedly died after falling from the upper deck.
What happened?
The Miami-Dade police department was called in to investigate the...
Cargo Ship Runs Aground Due to Engine Malfunction
On October 14, a cargo ship reportedly ran aground in rough seas after suffering from an engine failure.
What happened?
A 50,626 ton cargo ship ‘Harvest Sky’ ran aground 0.3 nautical miles off the coast of...
Tanker with 1,000 Tonnes of Fuel Pierces Torpedo
A fuel tanker reportedly dropped its anchor accidentally and pierced a torpedo with its anchor.
What happened?
The demolition experts were called in to rescue a tanker carrying 1,000 tonnes of oil after the ship's crew...
[Watch] How Massive Icebreaker Ships Plow Through Frozen Seas
These specialized ships help create paths by pushing into ice pockets.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort....
Supramax Vessel with Nickel Ore on Board Sinks Near the Philippines
A Supramax-class dry bulk vessel carrying nickel ore sank Friday morning near the Philippines, according to the sources.
The 2010-built 57,367 dwt MV Emerald Star was on the way to Lianyungang in North China from...
Is it the Maersk Vessel that Collided Off Taizhou?
A Maersk Line vessel, the Maersk Enshi, "may have been" involved in a collision outside Taizhou, China, according to an emailed advisory from the Danish ocean carrier.
The ocean carrier said that "the incident is under...
Fire on a Ship in the Dry Dock
On October 12, a fire reportedly broke out on a ship in the dry dock off Gibraltar.
The Fire and Rescue Service dealt with the blaze fairly quickly. Black smoke was seen billowing from the...
Vessel Detained with Hole in the Hull
On October 6, a general cargo ship "Crownbreeze" was detained in the port of Södra Mönsterås after it had berthed at Mönsterås Port Jatterson.
The vessel reportedly was sailing from Aarhus since October 2. In...
Tsunami of Regulations Dominates Intercargo Discussions
Under the weight of coping with a tsunami of regulations, more dry cargo ship owners are turning to Intercargo in record numbers for support.
Ships registered with the association representing the interest of dry cargo...