On Monday, a foreign merchant ship was seized after it was found to have been anchored without prior permission. The vessel was seized by patrol unit after inspection. What happened? A foreign merchant ship 'MV Sima...

In the early hours on March 9, a cargo vessel belonging to North Korea reportedly sank off the coast of China after colliding with a Fuel tanker flying under China. What happened? A North Korean cargo...

Scrapping of older tonnage or retrofitting will be one the main talking points in the shipping industry as we edge closer to the realization of major regulatory changes. According to shipbroker Charles R. Weber,...

Two young women on spring break in Florida survived a scare on Saturday when they fell off their jet ski and ended up in the path of a cruise ship. What happened? Two young women from...

SmartPredict: Ship position prediction instrument unveiled by Wärtsilä Wärtsilä Corp officially launched its SmartPredict technology for safer ship manoeuvring in Florida, USA after explaining its importance at a Riviera Maritime Media conference in London in...

Container Shipping Market to Witness Robust Expansion Throughout the Forecast Period 2015 to 2021 : Persistence Market Research Containers are used to transport objects from one place to another.  Unlike conventional shipping, container shipping uses...

Foreship has secured a major design consultancy contract covering the first post-Ballast Water Convention treatment systems to be specified by Norwegian Cruise Line.  The contract calls for independent naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy...

Freight rates for large capesize dry cargo vessels on key Asian routes, which hit multi-month highs last week, are set to jump further this week on tight tonnage supply and buoyant cargo volumes, brokers...

In 2017, leveraging its global presence, dynamism, capacity of adaptation and innovation, and strategic actions implemented in 2016, CMA CGM should benefit from the sector’s improving environment, initiated in the 4th quarter of 2016. According...

The cameraman shouts 'That is terrifying' as howling 120mph winds batter the ship, which was put on lockdown while carrying 4,500 guests and 1,600 crew. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This...