Ask the Expert – What are the Key Factors to Safer Welding

Constantly striving for safer welding can be challenging. Here's how you can use digital tools and streamlined processes to overcome your challenges efficiently and...

[Watch] Tips to Safer Welding

 Constantly striving for safer welding can be challenging. Here's how you can use digital tools and streamlined processes to overcome your challenges efficiently and...

Tidal Stream Ship Grounds Twice in Two Days

Summary: On 10 June 2017, the UK registered bulk carrier Ocean Prefect grounded when approaching Ahmed Bin Rashid Port, in Umm Al Qaywayn, United Arab...

Is Your Vessel SPRO Compliant? China Fines After Spot Inspections

It has of course been a requirement since 2012 for certain vessels to pre-contract with a Ship Pollution Response Organisation (or “SPRO”) before entering...

[Watch] Medevac Aboard a Vessel

On 28th April, a 71-year old man suffered a kidney failure onboard on the a cruise ship, 51 miles east of the Ocean City...

Maersk Embarks on Deep Sea Study in Pacific

GCaptain reports that a Maersk Supply Service AHTS is undertaking a deep sea mineral study in the ultra deep waters of the Pacific Ocean....

Rotterdam May See First Ship-to-Ship LNG Refuelling in June

First of its kind, a ship-to-ship (STS) marine LNG refuelling operation will be opened at the port of Rotterdam by the end of June,...

Russia Launches Floating Nuclear Power Plant

A report published in SMH highlights the recent launch of a controversial floating nuclear power plant by Russia. The new powerplant will supply energy...

Bulk Carrier with Flooded Engine Room in Trouble Off Cape Town

Bulk carrier SHENG MING, which was loaded with iron ore, ran into trouble near Cape Town, where she was towed by tug as her...

‘Pirates with Black Magic’ Attack Shipping in Indonesian Waters

A security breach was reported at 4.20am, when 3 perpetrators climbed up tug boat by using rope and hook at about 3 miles from...