High Demand for Antifouling Solution
As global water temperatures increase, global ‘biofouling hotspots’ in subtropical/tropical areas are intensifying, exposing new buildings at the world’s major shipyards to greater risk of hard fouling during the outfitting process. The effects of...
World’s First Hybrid Ship Launched in Norway
The World’s first hybrid ship ‘MS Roald Amundsen’ was launched in Norway by Hurtigruten, at the Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway.
The vessel is Hurtigruten’s first hybrid ship and the celebratory launch is considered as...
$500 Million Fine Slapped on Car Four Carriers by EC
A fine of €395 million has been imposed on four maritime carriers by the European Commission (EC) for violating the European Union’s (EU) antitrust rules by indulging in cartels.
What happened?
The four carriers Japanese entities...
Chief Engineers’ Fingers Trapped in Hatch
On February 15, a crew member was injured onboard a cargo ship and was rescued by an all-weather lifeboat.
What happened?
A chief engineer was reportedly injured onboard the cargo vessel ‘Hendrik S’ after getting his...
List of Ships Dismantled Worldwide in 2017
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform published on 20th feb, its List of Ships dismantled worldwide in 2017 in tidal beaches of South East Asia revealing the shipping industry’s irresponsible shipbreaking practices and a series of...
Commodities Shipper Seeks $150 Million to Start Cryptocurrency
Prime Shipping Foundation is looking to raise funds mid-2018
New digital coin meant to speed bulk freight settlement
The shipping agency that struck the first freight deal settled in Bitcoin is now seeking $150 million to...
EU to Finance New Baltic-Black Sea Transport Corridor
The European Union will finance a Go Highway project together with Ukraine, establishing a new transport corridor on the Silk Road.
The announcement was made by the Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelyan after his meeting...
Pitch Propeller Thought to Have Triggered Accident
Since Feb 20, the "Akacia" was berthed inside the damaged lock of the Kiel-Canal in Kiel-Holtenau at 3.30 p.m. along with the tug "Wolf", which had managed to pull it out of the gate...
Grounded Cargo Ship Salvaged After Almost Three Weeks
On February 3, a cargo vessel was reportedly grounded off Zhuwei Fishing Harbor, Taoyuan and caused oil pollution.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Hang Yu 11’ run aground off Zhuwei Fishing Harbor, Taoyuan was finally freed...
System Can Predict Container Breakdowns
Researchers in Denmark claim to have developed a system that can identify problems with a refrigerated container before they break down.
The transportation of perishable goods around the world requires refrigeration containers that can maintain...