All you need to Know About Hull Fouling – Intertanko’s Guide
Intertanko has released a guide that provides guidance on the current antifouling systems available in the market and the operational challenges associated with performance measurement and hull management. Before we dive deep into the...
Container Ship Captain Rescued After a Collapse
Early Thursday, the Captain of a containership is reported to have collapsed onboard in the waters off of Staten Island. The ship was inbound in the vicinity of St. George when the Captain of...
Freighter Spilled Oil into the Columbia River Near Kalama
These are the days where Oil spill is not very common and legal bindings are severe where the ship’s staff has to be very careful when it comes to oil storage/transfer and bunkering operations....
19 Evacuated to Safety as Ship Went up in Flames Near Indonesia
On Thursday, a General cargo ship caught fire off Maselembo Islands in Indonesia and all 19 seafarers got safely evacuated. The ship was enroute to Makassar from Jakarta, South Sulawesi, when it caught fire.
Reports say...
Container Shipping Shake-up as CMA CGM, Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen Plan New Alliance
Challenging the Maersk and MSC 2M vessel-sharing agreement, a new east-west alliance is taking shape. The western giants Evergreen, OOCL and CMA CGM are joining hands with the newly merged Chinese ocean carriers, Cosco...
“Benjamin Franklin” Makes An Entry Into The Port of Long Beach
The world's largest container ship “Benjamin Franklin” sails into the port of Long Beach. People can have the view of the gigantic ship from the waterfront area east of the Long Beach Convention Center...
Helicopter Crash Caught On Camera, Yesterday
Video shows a helicopter crashing down near the Arizona Memorial in Honolulu. Five passengers were safely rescued and taken to local hospitals for further medical evaluation.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purpose...
Nigerian Cadets Turnout to be Pirates
Unemployed Nigerian cadets fuel piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Nigerian shipowners association complains that the unemployed maritime cadets, who are yet to complete their education, inflame piracy in the Nigerian waters.
The Maritime Academy of...
[Man Overboard] Crew Of A Cruise Conks
Crew member jumped overboard a Cruise Line ship in the early hours of Tuesday.
The crew member identified as 55-year-old Dominic Santiago Gubertino from the Philippines fell overboard a Norwegian cruise line on 16th february.
The...
[Watch] The Port Of Long Beach Welcome The World’s Largest Container Ship
A video on the ship's first trip to the Long Beach Harbor, and last year, it made a stop at the Port of Los Angeles.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purpose only and...