Safety in the Crowded Seaways
In commenting on past collisions at sea, it has often been noted that they are extremely rare. Unfortunately for the U.S. Navy, that has not been the case this year. So far there have...
[Watch] Constructing the Nordic Region’s Largest LNG Receiving Terminal
In Tornio, Northern Finland, Wärtsilä is constructing the largest LNG receiving terminal in the Nordic region. When in commercial operation in mid-2018, the terminal will supply gas to a local stainless steel mill, and...
Wärtsilä – Mechanical Completion at the Tornio Manga
The technology group Wärtsilä has successfully reached an important milestone in the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract of the Tornio Manga LNG terminal in Northern Finland. The mechanical completion of the terminal was...
SOx Scrubber Provides Reliability
Ship owners could see greater reliability and compliance with their exhaust cleaning service using Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers.
According to Dutch ship owner Spliethoff, which has twenty vessels fitted with Alfa Laval PureSOx U-design scrubbers,...
Fire Alert Issued After a Smoking Alternator Belt
On September 1, a no sail order was issued on a ferry plying passengers after a fire alert was issued due a faulty alternator belt.
What happened?
The ferry ‘Vineyard Lady’ was issued a no sail...
Crew Members Rescued After Vessel Sinks
On September 2, 20 crew members of a sinking vessel were allegedly rescued by a good Samaritan vessel.
What happened?
A commercial vessel loaded with construction material started sinking off the Oman coast with 20 crew...
Two Cruise Ship Passengers Arrested After a Violent Fight
On September 2, two cruise ship passengers were detained on the charges of involvement in a violent incident.
What happened?
Two cruise ship passengers, a 26 year old female and a 23 year old male were...
Crew and Cattle Escape Unhurt as Vessel Runs Aground
On September 3, a freight vessel reportedly ran aground but lucky the crew members and cattle onboard the vessel remained unhurt.
What happened?
The freight vessel ‘Statesman’ ran aground near Stanley in Tasmania’s northwest.
The authorities received...
Denmark to Abolish Registration Fee for Ships
The Danish government proposes to abolish the registration fee on merchant ships. Danish Shipping points out that a serious obstacle to the growth of vessels flying the Danish flag will hereby be removed.
The government's...
Houston Ports Restart After Hurricane Harvey
Port Houston facilities will resume operations on September 1, 2017 amid concerns of draft reduction caused by runoff from the floods of Hurricane Harvey.
Now Houston, Texas City, Galveston, and Freeport ports have partially reopened...