Paddle Steamer Sinks in the Irish Sea

On May 25, an empty paddle steamer sunk off the Welsh coast while it was being towed to Ireland. What happened? The empty paddle steamer ‘MV...

The World’s Worst Oil Disaster Happened Off Tobago

The extent of damage caused to people and places as a result of crude oil spill in Gulf of Paria is currently unknown. What happened? On...

Containers with Luxury Cars Collapsed on Maersk Container Ship

Several containers loaded with luxury cars, mostly BMW X2, collapsed on board of the "Maersk Lima", which berthed at the APM Global Logistic Argentina...

Crews Tackle Fire Aboard Cargo Ship in Southampton

More than 60 firefighters were fighting to control a fire that started aboard a cargo ship earlier. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to...

Cargo Ship Sank in Yellow Sea, 7 Missing

On May 22, a cargo ship sank in the yellow sea off Weihai, Shandong Province, China and seven people were reported missing. What happened? The cargo...

Freighter Disabled Off Italian Coast

On May 22, a freighter was disabled due to engine failure and had to be towed to the port for further repairs. What happened? The freighter...

Kidnapped Hostages Released from a Cargo Ship

Pirates have released hostages who were kidnapped from a cargo ship off the coast of Nigeria. What happened? On May 24, the pirates released eleven hostages...

Fire-Stricken Maersk Ship will be Repaired

The Maersk container ship that was ravaged by a fire which broke out onboard the vessel has been scheduled for repairs. What happened? The ultra large...

Spanish Ship with $17 Billion Worth of Treasure Found

A recent report brought to the forefront a lost ship which had plunged into the bottom of the Caribbean Coast, 300 years ago. The...

Star Bulk Carriers: Consolidation Wave Continues

Star Bulk Carriers is a dry bulk pure play with the largest publicly-traded fleet, with 108 vessels. Last Friday, they announced an acquisition...