Mega-Ship Demand Finally Decelerating
Demand for multipurpose vessels has stabilised in the last year but breakbulk and project cargo sector vessel demand will remain weak through to the end of 2017, according to a new report published by...
[Watch] How to Paint a Monumental Work of Art on a Dry Bulk Vessel
CSL releases video documenting the making of The Sea Keeper mural
The CSL Group ("CSL”) released a five-minute video documenting how a spectacular 196,2 m2 (2,111.9 ft2) original work-of-art was created on the forward façade...
[Watch] Maersk Master from Salt Ship Design
Maersk Master was delivered to her owner Maersk Supply Service and named at Kleven Verft in Norway March 24, 2017. Her exclusive capabilities will be put to work on the Janice and Leadon decommissioning...
Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea a Major Risk for Merchant Shipping
Nigerian Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea a Major Risk for Merchant Shipping
The Gulf of Guinea continues to be one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world for merchant shipping. Armed...
Drunken Captain Charged for Near Miss
Captain of the cargo vessel Helt is charged for intoxication by Swedish Prosecutors after the vessel was nearly grounded near Copenhagen.
On March 10, the 2, two patrol boats, the KBV 034 and KBV 314,...
Can a LNG-fuelled Ship be Salvaged?
Salvage industry is not prepared for an LNG-fuelled ship casualty
Do not let the ship sink, do not spill gas and do not let it catch fire; that was the advice from Smit Salvage master...
First 20,000 teu Container Ship Belonging to Japan Hits Water
The world's first container ship with a capacity of a little over 20,000 teu has hit the water. The ship belongs to Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines, which could lose the record already this year.
First...
Panamax Bulk Carrier Ran Aground in South China Sea
The Greek Panamax bulk carrier Lyric Poet ran aground in the South China Sea on 50 nautical miles off Pulau Belitung Island, Indonesia.
What happened?
The vessel was en route from Albany in Australia to Magong...
2020 Global Sulphur Cap Date Not Far Off as it Appears
2020 global sulphur cap implementation date decided
January 1st, 2020, has been set as the implementation date for a significant reduction in the sulphur content of the fuel oil used by ships. The decision to...
14.5 Ton Drug Bust in International Waters
A Royal Canadian Navy vessel was involved in an International anti-drug trafficking mission that led to the seizure of about 14.5 tonnes of cocaine in international waters along the coasts of Central and South...