Accident type : Explosion Vessel involved : RMS Lusitania Date : May 7, 1915 Casualties : 1,198 people died VESSEL INFO: Name : RMS Lusitania Built in : 1904 Type : Ocean liner Tonnage : 31,550 GRT Length : 787 ft (239.9 m) Beam : 87 ft (26.5 m) The RMS Lusitania was a British...

Yahoo has confirmed that it is preventing some people from accessing their email if they are using ad-blocking software in their browser. Some users in the US reported that Yahoo Mail was displaying a message...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on his timeline that he will take two months of paternity leave after the birth of his daughter.  He is silent about who would replace him at...

According to a new study led by University of Georgia (UGA) marine scientists, in some cases, the use of chemical dispersants meant to stimulate microbial crude oil degradation can inhibit the microorganisms that naturally...

Fuel gas supply specialist further enhances MAN Group’s system scope offering in marine LNG propulsion.  MAN Diesel & Turbo Sverige AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of MAN Diesel & Turbo SE (part of MAN...

The newly-launched global interchange marketplace for ‘greybox’ platform could save millions  on repositioning cost for carriers. A new approach is needed to reduce the enormous costs involved in moving empty containers around the world to...

Accident : Vessel Hijacked Vessel Involved : Iranian Fishing Vessel Date : 22nd November 2015 Location : Off northern Somali city of Eyl Crew Members Onboard : 15 The director of the anti-piracy and seaport ministry in Puntland confirmed that an Iranian fishing vessel...

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Water network engineers can now model open channel flow with the new Synergi Water software. Highlights of the new design: A network of open channels transport water, particularly from collection systems to treatment plants. Matches best with...

Incident: Two out of six units suffered high exhaust gas temperatures while a Bulk Carrier was at Sea.  After investigation, it was found that several piston rings were broken in both the units.  The ship...