Animation Shows Tanker’s Collision Course with Oil Platform
An animation video released has tracked the path of the vessel before it collided with an oil platform in the North Sea on New Year's Eve.
What happened?
On December 31, the vessel ‘Elsa Essberger’...
Tanker May Explode Anytime! Poisonous Air Endangers Rescue
In a deadly incident, an oil tanker reportedly collided with a cargo ship in China with reports of 32 people missing.
What happened?
The oil tanker ‘Sanchi’ collided with a cargo ship ‘CF Crystal’ in the...
[Watch] Oil Tanker Ablaze After Colliding with Freighter
An oil tanker that caught fire after colliding with a freighter off China's east coast is at risk of exploding and sinking.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be...
New Eco-freindly LNG Waste Container Ship
Shanghai’s waste container ship is now eco-friendly, as its the first domestic solid waste container ship fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
What’s new?
It was launched on January 4, in the city of Shanghai and...
$2.9 Billion Submarine Sidelined by a Simple Mistake
India’s first ballistic missile submarine was out of commission for ten months after someone neglected to properly close a hatch. The nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant was flooded with saltwater, necessitating nearly a year’s worth...
Maintain Hull and Watertight Bulkheads To Avoid Unexpected Flooding
Summary:
On December 6, 2016, about 2140 hours local time, an uninspected motor vessel, Exito, sank while transiting from Dutch Harbor to Akutan, Alaska. During the transit, the vessel had been struck by a wave...
LNG to Outpace Oil Trades After 2030
Surging demand for cleaner energy will lead to sustained growth in LNG shipping, according to a study by DNV GL.
The classification society projects that transport of other energy sources will slow after 2030, with...
Captain and Crew Go Down with their Ship
It is the memorial to Joseph John Lewis, Captain of the ill-fated SS Protector that capsized over the Richmond Bar in 1901, taking all its crew with it. The Captain Lewis' body, and that...
China’s 2018 Global Shipping Ambitions Could Impact Supply Chains
Chinese president Xi Jinping, who was elected in November of 2012, entered his role with an ambitious view for China. While the Chinese economy went from marginal to the global leader in trade in...
Cargo Spill Off Myconos Prompts Insurance Queries
On December 2, 2017, a minor cargo spill occurred in the coast of Mykonos prompting the Greece government to explore the obligations of shipowners and insurance companies.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Little Seyma’ was enroute...