World’s Largest Container Ship Crosses Suez Canal
On December 18, the World's largest container vessel has reportedly transited through the Suez canal.
What happened?
The vessel ‘OOCL Hong Kong’ was enroute from Netherlands to Singapore.
An official source from the Suez Canal authority has...
A Cargo-ship of Cruelty! 27,000 Bull Calves on a Death Trip
Santos harbour, Brazil's most significant port, is transporting live cattle for the first time in 20 years. ANA LUISA NAGHETTINI reports on the terrible conditions on board the NADA cargo ship for the 27,000...
Ship Channel Traffic Halted By Fog
On December 19, the traffic on the shipping channel was brought to a complete halt in the Galveston Bay and as many as 40 ships were kept in wait.
What happened?
The Houston shipping channel was...
The $4 Billion Vessel Leaks
On December 19, Britain’s biggest ever warship estimated to be $4.2 billion developed a leak.
What happened?
The new aircraft carrier ‘HMS Queen Elizabeth’ developed unexpected leak that needs to be repaired.
Touted to be advanced...
Self-Piloting Ships from Google and Rolls-Royce
Google has partnered with Rolls-Royce to create self-piloting ships.
Rolls Royce plans to launch unmanned self piloting ships by 2035.
Shipping costs to reduce by 22% because of this.
Google has partnered with Rolls-Royce to...
[Watch] Docking a VLCC Ship is More Complicated than You Think
Docking a VLCC Ship Is More Complicated Than You Think.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please consult...
Have You Heard of a Secret Deck on Your Ship?
Have you heard of a secret deck? Yes, a secret deck, a cosy unoccupied region of a cruise ship. Generally cruise ships are a luxurious place with ample space for manoeuvre. However, more often...
3D Printing Maritime Certification Guideline from DNV GL
DNV GL has published the first classification guideline for the use of additive manufacturing (AM) in the maritime and oil & gas industries. The guideline is designed to help manufacturers and sub-suppliers of materials,...
Master Link Failure Results in Tender Boat Fall from Vessel
Master link in service with bolted on stainless steel handles
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued safety alert regarding the catastrophic failure of a master pear link and the subsequent tender boat fall from...
More Scrapping may Lift Oil Tanker Rates
Oil tanker firm Frontline expects shipping firms to scrap more old vessels which may lead to a recovery in rates for the remaining global fleet in the second half of 2018, its chief executive...