The States Where U.S. Citizens Hugely Outearn Immigrants

During a Phoenix rally in the summer of 2015, Donald Trump lambasted Mexican immigrants, saying: "They're taking our manufacturing jobs. They're taking our money. They're killing us". A new analysis of household earning power...

100,000 Opposes Ship-to-ship Oil Transfers

Campaigners fighting against planned ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Moray Firth have handed a petition with more than 100,000 names to Highland Council. What happened? Port of Cromarty Firth has proposed the transfers of oil at...

[Watch] Dramatic Rescue of Injured Seaman

The coastguard has released dramatic footage from its rescue helicopter called to help an injured seaman in 60mph winds off Cornwall. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This may not be construed...

Monster Wave Attack! Crew Lucky to be Alive

Two sailors have been brought safely to shore after being forced to abandon ship north-east of Sydney. What happened? A 55-year-old Irish national Nick Dwyer and 44-year-old French national Barbara Heftman were sailing from New Zealand...

Will 2M Defeat Largest Alliance?

The 2M Alliance, led by Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), offers shared vessels over 44 regular routes between Europe, Asia and the US east and west coasts. But will it take this year's top...

Dramatic Rescue of Injured Seaman from Tanker Off Cornwall

The coastguard has released dramatic footage from its rescue helicopter called to help an injured seaman in 60mph winds off Cornwall. The coastguard were alerted that a crewman onboard a 195-metre tanker had injured his...

Impellers can Outlive their Pumps

Impellers made from Simsite can outlive the pumps they are fitted in, according to customer feedback supplied by Sims Pump Valve Co president John Kozel. Mr Kozel provided Tanker Shipping & Trade with an email...

Ex-BP Bunker Executive Charged in $4million Bribery Scandal

On March 7, A former BP eastern regional director for marine fuels, Clarence Chang Peng Hong, in Singapore was charged on Thursday with obtaining nearly $4m in bribes in one of the largest alleged...

Gamechanging New ISO 19030 Standard is Unveiled

The new ISO 19030 hull and propeller standard has come into force and looks set to have a huge impact on ship operators’ bottom lines. The benefits were unveiled at an open forum in London...

Bolidt Reaches the Sky for Viking Cruises

The first ship delivery made to Viking Cruises in 2017 by Fincantieri has entered service, becoming the latest in a series of the cruise operator’s ocean-going vessels that are distinguished by environmentally-friendly decking and...