[History] The Huge Oil Spill that Shetland Survived
The 1993 oil spillage in Quendale Bay, Shetland was a catastrophe which vastly affected the flora and fauna of Scotland.
WWF Scotland believes that 25 years after the dreadful incident, the marine wildlife...
Rhine River in Germany Closed to Shipping
On January 8, the Rhine river located in Germany was closed off for shipping after rise in water levels due to incessant rains.
What happened?
The river was closed off for shipping between the cities of...
Vessel Linked to Illegal Drugs Found Floating at Sea
The vessel that reportedly sunk off Sorsogon and suspected to be carrier of drugs has been confirmed that it does not belong to Taiwan.
What happened?
The sunken cargo vessel ‘Jin Ming No. 16’ has confirmed...
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...