AI-based Collision Avoidance System To Evade Vessel Collisions

The oceans consist of 71% of the earth’s surface, so one would think they would be big enough to enable ships to avoid...

Stowaways Detained from Oil Tanker by Special Forces in UK

British special forces stormed a Greek-operated oil tanker in the English channel on Sunday to wrestle control of the vessel from seven stowaways. ...

Cargo Ship Contacts Embankment

Cargo ship contacted embankment and containers fell overboard, Hong Kong, reports Maritime Bulletin. What happened? Cargo ship KAM SHUN 338 with cargo of containers ran onto...

Demand Ahead for Vaccine Transport by Reefer Container Shipping

Buoyant reefer trades could provide an opening for niche players to challenge the major container lines. Refrigerated markets have proved more resilient to...

Ro-ro Cargo Ship Sank After a Distress Call

Passenger ro-ro cargo ship issued a distress signal after getting caught in rough weather in Taiwan Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Passenger ro-ro cargo ship...

NYK Bulk Carrier Rescues Distressed Sailors

NYK group dry bulk carrier rescues Sailors off the coast of Indonesia, reports Seanews. Distressed sailors rescued Six sailors in distress off the east coast of...

Studies Soil Blood Group Link With COVID Risk

According to a Science Alert report, research is coalescing around the idea that people with Type O blood may have a slight advantage during...

Green Fuels To Achieve IMO2030 Decarbonization Goals

Transition to IMO 2020 considered successful and testing of alternative fuels has started. By 2030, carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced by at...

Dense Fog Leads To Collision Of Vessels

DMAIB has issued a summary report on the collision between the Danish passenger ship EXPRESS 1 and the Polish tour boat BALTIC CONDOR off...

Tanker Sued for $225mil After Contacting Oil Platform

Offshore drilling company Cox Operating LLC sued Turkish manager of a Suezmax tanker ATINA for an alleged contact with COX’s oil platform. COX...