Drones Inspect Ship Tanks and Holds – MPA Singapore
In the latest issue of the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) E-Bulletin, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) revealed that it conducted a trial for the inspection of ship tanks and holds using drones.
The inspection...
[Watch] Poor Tow Line on Severe Weather Leads to Grounding
UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the grounding of the semi-submersible rig Transocean Winner, on the Isle of Lewis, following the loss of tow from its tug, due to inclement weather. The report...
Mesmerising Video! A 12,000 Tonne Ship Docks in Grimsby
This is the amazing footage of a 12,000 tonne ship being guided into the heart of Grimsby docks like a thread on the eye of a needle.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
Stowaways Hidden Inside Ship’s Refrigerator
On September 25, two stowaways who were found hiding inside the ship’s refrigerator for 13 hours were airlifted to hospital.
What happened?
The Kingsbridge Police received a distress all from a commercial passenger vessel situated off...
‘World’s Biggest, Most Powerful’ Nuclear Icebreaker Ship
Russia has floated out the world’s largest nuclear-powered icebreaker ship as the country moves to reinforce its leadership in the Arctic.
Crowds gathered to watch as the Sibir, designed to transport cargo along the Northern...
Captain of Bulk Carrier Found Intoxicated During Inspection
On September 24, during a routine inspection carried out on a bulk carrier the captain of the vessel was found to be under the influence of alcohol during duty hours.
What happened?
The Brunsbüttel water police...
Cargo Slips and Fall into Water While Loading
On September 25, few of the cargo container reportedly slipped and fell into the water while being loaded onto the containership.
What happened?
The containership ‘Allin’ started listing heavily to its port side after it was...
Bulk Carrier to be Auctioned
The bulk carrier TRADING FABRIZIA, stranded at Kingston Jamaica since last year because of troubled owner, is to be auctioned soon, said Jamaica Supreme Court officials.
Crew, mostly Filipino, were repatriated and it's not...
Container Vessel Firefighting Regulations “Inadequate”
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has warned that Solas firefighting regulations for container vessels are “inadequate” – particularly as ships have grown in recent years.
IUMI said the regulations were developed for general cargo vessels,...
The Maritime Standard Awards 2017 – Finalists Revealed!
The Maritime Standard has announced the names of the finalists for its fourth annual The Maritime Standard Awards, to be held on Monday, 23rd October 2017, at the Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai. Around 800...