Baltic Dry Index Climbs to 778, up 21 Points
On February 21 2017, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 21 points, reaching 778 points.
Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain...
Death on Cards for Shipping Official
The Hà Nội People’s Procuracy has proposed the death sentence for Giang Kim Đạt, the former official at a subsidiary of Việt Nam’s Ship Building Industry Corporation, or Vinashin, a state-owned shipbuilding giant.
What happened?
Đạt,...
Travel Ban and Denying Shore Leave to Seafarers
by Joseph Keefe
Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries and the suspension of a refugee program has been a lightning rod for controversy within United States.
As that spat winds its way through...
1,100 Gallons of Fuel Spilled After Alaskan Tug Grounding
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) says approximately 1,100 gallons of diesel was spilled on 15th February after a tug boat, the Samson Mariner, ran aground while towing a barge, the Saint Elias, near Rosa...
Where a Roof Over Your Head Costs the Most
Renting property in major cities around the world can prove extremely expensive. A new study from Nested shows the level of annual income a single person would require to rent in 72 prime cities...
[Watch] Expert Diver Mysteriously Disappears
Lost at Sea: Expert Diver Mysteriously Disappears
Laurel Silver-Valker's sons never worried about their mother scuba diving.
"It brought her peace," Alex Valker said
She was an educator from Tustin, and an experienced diver.
"She was a teacher...
[Watch] Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operation – a 360 Video
Watch what happens during an STS operation conducted by one of our specialized Mooring Masters.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice...
Interest in LNG as a Marine Fuel is Growing
EVOL LNG announced that, after having completed the first Australian commercial LNG bunkering for Woodside in Western Australia’s north‐west, on 23 January 2017, just completed the first LNG bunkering at Fremantle Port, on 19 February 2017.
Under an...
Daring Escape of 3 Sailors from the Pirates
3 Sailors have returned after being captured in February.
What happened?
Three Russian sailors captured by pirates in early February near Nigeria have returned to Russia, Director of Briese Shipping crewing agency’s St. Petersburg office Pavel Fedulov said.
"The...
Car Carrier Held Captive
Ship Seized by Military Released
A ship seized by Libyan military was released Tuesday after being held captive.
What happened?
A South Korean ship with 24 crew members and some 5,000 cars was released Tuesday after being...