Ship Carrying Soybeans Lodged in Ice in St. Lawrence Seaway
A 200-metre-long ship carrying a load of soybeans has been lodged in ice in the St. Lawrence Seaway, blocking the way of four other vessels.
The Federal Biscay got stuck in the U.S. Snell Lock...
Meteor Shower Sparks Ship on Fire Alert Off Caithness
Reports of a ship catching fire on the Caithness coast.
A meteor shower is believed to be the reason behind it.
Thursday night was an unusual affair for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency of...
Capesize Freight Rates Continue Upward Trend
Freight rates for the Asia Pacific and Atlantic Capesize routes continued to surge on Thursday as industry sources witnessed a flurry of trades later in the day.
How did it catch up?
A ship operator source...
285 Kilos Cocaine Attached to Hull
On January 3, the Mexican law enforcement discovered 285 kilos of cocaine strapped to the hull of a cargo vessel which was docked at port.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Cap Palliser’ was intercepted and checked after...
[Watch] Passenger Ship Damaged by Drifting Ark in Urk
On January 3, a passenger's vessel was reportedly damaged when a drifting ark allided with it due to strong winds.
What happened?
The passenger vessel ‘De Zuiderzee’ suffered significant damages to its hull after a 70...
Visualizing Every Ship at Sea in Real-Time
Oceans covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface, and it makes up 97% of all water on the planet. But, humans traverse the seas everyday despite its massive size and ubiquity.
Millions of people hit...
Runaway Tanker Wreaked Havoc
On January 2, a tanker reportedly allided with a wharf and other boats that were positioned near a market road on the Yangon River.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Au Virgo’ wreaked havoc on the Yangon river...
Oil Change & “Ghost Riders” – Beware!
By Sriram Balasubramanian
It is not an uncommon question amongst many technical managers who usually introduce “small volume oil change” and expect oil condition to get better. In this write-up, I have shared my two...
Thieves Steal Sheikh’s Indian Jewels from Display in Venice
Thieves on Wednesday made off with jewellery worth millions of euros which was on display in Venice’s Doge’s Palace, police said.
At least two thieves are thought to have entered the exhibition of Indian and...
[Watch] US Navy Sailors have One of the Coolest Job Perks in the World
"Swim call" is a rare treat that can sometimes be experienced on deployments out at sea. The military tradition allows sailors to take a breather and enjoy the open ocean as their own private...