Container Vessel Delayed Due To Engine Failure A container vessel (Name removed) reported a main engine pilot valve failure and will be delayed for about 6 days. The vessel was sailing from Buenaventura to Hong Kong  and it reported...

To bring the EU regulations into line with the 2008 revision of the International Maritime Organization’s MARPOL Annex VI, the new sulphur directive, Directive 2012/33/EU came into effect on 17th December 2012.  To comply...

Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL), as per their earlier announcement on 7th November at the local bourse, confirmed that it is continuing in discussions with respect to a potential acquisition of the group. Following this...

The NUTEP terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk is a subsidiary of DeloPorts and the sister company to multimodal transport specialist Ruscon.  It is already the largest container terminal in the port...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be Palawan is a place in Philippines.  It is officially called the Province of Palawan.  It is an island located in the MIMAROPA region. History proves that man has continuously lived in Palawan for more...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be Turkey has launched a new amphibious ship on October 3rd, 2015.  This ship, Bayraktar, is aimed to meet the operational requirements of the Turkish Naval Forces Commands. About the ship: It is a fast amphibious vessel...

A leading ship owner has placed orders with Cavotec for several Alternative Maritime Power(AMP) systems.  A total of six AMPtainers has been ordered, of which, two will be used as mobile units, and the...

NYK has placed an order for 5,500 technologically advanced 40-foot refrigerated (reefer) containers, which are more efficient and reliable than older equipment.  Delivery of the new units has already commenced. This strategic investment will ensure...

ClassNK, Tokyo-based International Classification Society, has provided Approval in Principle to the 98,000 DWT bulk carrier fuelled by LNG. Maritime Innovation Japan Corporation has developed the concept design. Highlights: The vessel will have 2,000m3 capacity LNG tank...

Scientists found that bacteria gets resistant to drugs used when all other treatments have failed, puts the world on the cusp of a "post-antibiotic era". The  Lancet magazine says that even the powerful antibiotic like colistin...