Strong winds overturned a small tourist boat killing 13 A tourist boat ignored a sailing ban issued by authorities since Friday and sailed off Little Corn Island, a remote island 45 miles (70 kilometers) off...

Pirates chased and attacked a car carrier off the coast of Nigeria early last week. Pirates in two speed boats chased and fired upon a vehicle carrier underway.  Master raised the alarm and SSAS, mustered...

David Kelly is the Director of Asia PAC for the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), responsible for the growth and profile of the Institute within the Asia Pacific region.  A Chartered...

  Check out the video to cherish the moment of being a seafarer - “Sailor For Life.” Song by : Enicute Chisam Video Editing by : Humans At Sea Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purpose only and...

DNV GL has published new rules for voluntary class notations governing the design and follow-up monitoring of water-lubricated stern tubes which waives the requirement to withdraw and inspect the tail shaft and bearing every...

The Winterthur Gas and Diesel (WinGD) has designed and developed a dual-fuel engine.  It is equipped with a low-pressure gas admission system.  At present it has successfully completed its Type Approval Test (TAT). In early...

MHI Hybrid Turbochargers, received an efficiency award from The Japan Machinery Federation. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME), has developed a Hybrid Turbocharger, that incorporates high speed generator motor in Mitsubishi...

It was found through a scientific study involving 16,000 households that frequent hand wash reduces infection.  It was not conducted in any third world nation but in UK.  The Lancet, a medical journal, reported...

  The first on list comes the chlorine trifluoride.  The chemical chlorine trifluoride is one of  the world's most dangerous chemicals that can blow you into bits. The azidoazide azide comes next. It is a...

ABS, a leading provider of classification to the global marine and offshore industries, announces the appointment of Bret Montaruli to the role of Vice President and Chief Engineer. Present chief engineer of ABS Jim Gaughan,...