Is Cyber Risk a Nightmare for the Maritime Industry?
Cyber-attack is an offensive tactic employed by an individual or an organization that targets information systems, physical/virtual infrastructure, networks and personal devices (such as laptops, PCs, mobile phones, PDAs) with an intention to either...
Dry Bulk Ship Values Firm up on Increased Demand
Dry bulk ship values firm up on increased demand, as tankers are treading on softer ground
Ship valuations specialist VesselsValue released its month report for August. This indicates the firming up of the dry bulk...
Biocide-free Fouling Control Coating from AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel Launches Biocide-free Fouling Control Coating
Following the launch of Intersleek 1000, a new biocide-free fouling control coating developed by AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings business, switching to more sustainable shipping has been made easier for ship...
Flying the Flag for Women Leaders in Shipping
By Grace Leong
The general manager of Shell Chemicals is one of the few female execs in the industry
The global downturn has hit the shipping industry hard - South Korea's Hanjin Shipping being the latest...
Environmental Protection Award for Evergreen line
Port of Los Angeles honours Evergreen line with an Environmental Protection Award
The Evergreen line has been honoured with an Environmental Protection Award in recognition of the carrier’s excellent performance for the Vessel Speed Reduction...
DMCA Impresses at SMM 2016
Dubai’s role as a global hub for maritime proved to be a highlight of SMM 2016, as a result of Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) participation in the key maritime event, held in Hamburg...
[Watch] Two Dead After Cruise Ship Collides With Bridge
Two crew members have been killed after their cruise ship collided with a bridge in southern Germany on Sunday morning.
The ship rammed into a rail bridge crushing the driver's cabin and killing its 49-year-old...
Cruise Ship Hits Bridge, Kills Two Officers in Germany
On September 11, a cruise ship “Viking Freya” struck a rail bridge and crushed the wheelhouse killing two officers who were navigating the ship. The ship came to rest under the rail bridge and...
Engine Problem Anchors Dutch Cargo Ship Off Scalloway
On September 11, a Dutch cargo ship “Eems Star” suffered engine trouble eight miles south-west of Scalloway at about 11am, with the Aith lifeboat called out to assist.
Six crew members on board the vessel...
Chief Engineer Dies in Explosion on Oil Tanker
1 dead, 2 injured in explosion on oil tanker off Wakayama
On September 11, a powerful explosion aboard a South Korean oil tanker left the chief engineer dead and two crew members injured off Wakayama...