Japan’s First Ice-breaking LNG Tanker Enters Service

On March 28, Japan's first icebreaker tanker was launched into service in the Arctic ocean. The tanker is manufactured by South Korean firm Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. The vessel is 299-meters long, 50-meter-wide...

Crew Suffers Vision Loss Aboard Tanker

On March 31, a crew member was medevaced from a tanker by the Coast guard after suffering from vision loss. What happened? The man was medevaced from the tanker ‘MV Garden State’ after he reported suffering...

Vessel Caught Fire While Clearing the Oil Spill

On March 31, a vessel reportedly caught fire following an oil spill from a tanker. What happened? The vessel ‘Ever Judger’ caught fire following an oil spill that occurred on the Chevron terminal in eastern Kalimanta....

[Watch] Steel Pipes Crushed Worker

 On March 27, a worker was unfortunately crushed to death and the authorities are investigating the incident. What happened? The worker was crushed to death after something fell on top of him when he was present...

[Watch] Blazing Oil Spill Damaged Coal Carrier

Watch the vessel ‘Ever Judger’ caught fire following an oil spill that occurred on the Chevron terminal in eastern Kalimanta. For more information, please visit here Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...

Cruise Secrets: Surprising Reason Never to do THIS in Your Cabin

Cruise holidays are a fantastic way to travel the world with style and comfort. Although cabin sizes are smaller than a typical hotel room they come fit with everything you need for a relaxing...

[Watch] Energy Efficiency in Shipping – Why it Matters

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) – the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for safe, secure and environment-friendly shipping - is leading a European Union funded project designed to help shipping move into a...

Potential Risk Due To Protective Cover Lost From Deck

Summary: After a voyage the vessel crew found one twist lock pocket cover missing from the aft main deck. The cover had washed out during heavy weather before work began at the drilling rig. The...

Cargo Ship Grounded on Islet

On 30th March, the cargo ship "Seiryu Maru" ran aground in the Tsushima Strait, on a small islet stretch north of Karatsu, Kyushu Island. As seen in the vesseltracker, the ship ran aground around...

Three Missing After Collision Off China

On Wednesday, 27th March, the chinese cargo ship ‘Chen Chang 332’ collided with the Panamanian car carrier ‘Morning Cherry’ near Guangzhou in the Pearl Rivery estuary fairway. Three people went missing after the incident,...