MPA Thanks ICG in Controlling the Maersk Ship Blaze
On March 10, the Singapore Government, through its maritime and ports authority, thanked the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for its prompt action in extinguishing the fire and search and rescue (SAR) operations, after a...
Tanker Explodes! Malfunctioning Fuel Pump Blamed
On March 10, a fuel tanker erupted in giant explosion after malfunctioning of the fuel pump in northern Vietnam.
What happened?
The fuel tanker ‘Hai Ha’ exploded while it was pumping gasoline in Vietnam’s northern Hai...
Load Shift Tipped the Vessel Around
On March 10, a ship capsized while carrying out dredging work at the Bogense Harbor and Marina about 200 metres off the port.
What happened?
The ship ‘Sirius Høj’ was carrying out dredging work at Bogense...
Ports to Ban HFO from Arctic Shipping
The German ports Bremen and Bremerhaven have joined an ambitious campaign to ban heavy fuel oil (HFO) from Arctic shipping - along with more than 80 companies, organisations, politicians, NGOs and explorers.
bremenports GmbH &...
ABB Wins Total Solution Order for First Polar Newbuild
ABB will deliver a comprehensive scope of power, automation, propulsion and digital solutions for the new Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. vessel that will take passengers on exploration cruises in remote polar areas.
Designed with a...
IMO Celebrates 70 Years with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Seventy years to the day since the treaty establishing the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) was adopted, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marked the occasion at IMO Headquarters in London on Tuesday (6...
Grounded Ship Evacuated
A strong storm was due to hit Lisbon in the night of March 8 and expected to continue throughout March 9, reports Vessel tracker. So as a precautionary action, all 14 people aboard the...
LNG Carrier Builders Off to a Flying Start in 2018
The 10 LNGC deliveries in January 2018 was a new monthly record, while February has been a busy month for contract signings, with seven newbuilds ordered.
It has been a brisk start to 2018 for...
What if IMO Rules Box Ships must Slow Down?
While shippers have been warned that low-sulphur regulations must be enforced globally in 2020, which will see bunker costs added to their freight bill. Also, they could also face a huge upswing in freight rates...
Freighter had Sprung a Leak Off Kotka
On March 8, a cargo vessel raised a distress call after it developed a leak off Finland’s south coast.
What happened?
The Panamanian flagged cargo vessel, which was enroute to St Petersburg started to develop a...