Communication the Key While Overtaking Vessels

Summary A large bulk carrier was approaching a laden oil tanker in a traffic lane of a traffic separation scheme. With a speed of...

Standard Club Issues Warranty of Seaworthiness Circular

The Standard Club's chairman Jeremy Grose has issued a circular on the warranty of seaworthiness to all its stakeholders. Continuing warranty of seaworthiness The managers are aware...

Noah’s Ark Plans to Sail to Israel

Israel may get the biblical Noah’s Ark. Not the original one but a reproduction of it.However, it might take more than 40 days and...

KOTC Orders Three LPG Tankers from Hyundai

In a major development, Kuwait Oil Tanker Co. (KOTC) has ordered three giant liquefied petroleum gas tankers (LPG) from Hyundai Heavy Industries, reports Reuters. ...

China’s Icebreaker Enters Floating Ice Field in Southern Ocean

On November 25, China's research ice-breaker Xuelong entered a floating ice area in the Southern Ocean as a precautionary measure to avoid a cyclone. What...

Diana Time Charters M/V Alcmene With BG Shipping

M/v Alcmene will be chartering US$11,500 per day for the next 11 -14 months from 21 November 2018. The new developments are set...

Shipowners Demand Higher Price than Green for Demolition

Highlights Price advantage yard owners hoped got nixed as Green recycling not insisted. Rate for recycling ships ranges between $420-430 per LDT. HKC-compliance yields...

Propeller Repairs Around the World by Hydrex as Winter Arrives

The hydrex team regularly carries out cold straightenings, croppings and other propeller blade modifications on vessels around the world, specially during winter. Winter months usually...

[Watch] Ferry Crashes into SF Ferry Building

A ferry crashed into a pier in front of San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building on Friday afternoon, causing minor injuries to two passengers. Did you...

Rare Dry Scrubber Order for ANDRITZ

Highlights 2 renowned shipping companies are going to be powered by ANDRITZ Group's versatile scrubbers. The 2 different orders show the utility of the...