Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) – Draft Revised Explanatory Notes to SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision and damage stability regulations finalized The Sub-Committee finalized draft Revised Explanatory Notes to the SOLAS chapter II-1 subdivision...

Large volumes of shark fins are still entering the city by air and sea through carriers that have pledged to ban the product, an investigation by a conservation group has found. Hub of activity: Hong Kong...

Summary The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of the Carnival Pride’s allision, with the pier and elevated passenger walkway, was the staff captain’s error during the docking maneuver―approaching the pier with...

The Celebrity cruise ship Equinox appeared to be making a beeline for Bill and Yasmine Todhunter’s patio as it left Port Everglades Friday afternoon. Hubby Bill was getting the garbage can from the street. “I looked...

A consignment of cargo that was stored and not properly declared was suspected to be the cause of a fire on board a cargo ship. What happened? The cargo ship APL Austria, a 300m container vessel...

Advice on changing between high and low sulphur fuels as vessels move in and out of Emission Control Areas. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This may not be construed as a...

Here's a look at major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history. This timeline is not-all inclusive; various incidents with at least 1,000 fatalities are listed. Death tolls vary by source. Timeline: April 27, 1865 - The...

Ruling on recovery of $5 million from ship owner for oil spill repealed According to court orders, the Fifth Commercial Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s ruling to collect 329.1 million rubles (about...

A Handymax bulk carrier was arrested in Singapore Sunday morning, according to the latest records from the Supreme Court of Singapore. The 1995-built Hong Harvest was arrested at 9:40 a.m. on March 5, 2017 following...

Bolidt, has launched a unique and ‘world-first’ glow-in-the-dark decking solution for the cruise industry whose luminosity by night harvests solar energy stored during the day. The decking and flooring specialist has released Bolideck® Glow to...