Collision in Volkerak
The Netherlands flagged cargo ship “Zembla” reportedly met with an accident in Volkerak around 10:15 pm on March 19, 2018.
What happened?
The vessel had sailed...
Pollution from Ships Creates Massive Clouds Visible from Space
Thick clouds are forming in the sky due to Ship Pollution.
The Aqua Satellite of NASA has confirmed this.
An image taken over...
EU’s Top Five Worst Performers! Biggest Shipping Registries with Negative Points
Shipping emits 3% of global CO2 – and emissions are increasing year on year – yet it remains one of the few sectors of...
[Watch] Launch Causes an Enormous Wave to Crash Over
Watch the moment, a group of tourists got a little closer to the action than they intended after lining up to watch the launch...
ABB to Equip Two Shuttle Tankers with Future-proof Solutions
ABB wins order from Samsung Heavy Industries to equip two new shuttle tankers, contracted to the world's largest offshore operator Statoil ASA, with a...
Star Bulk and Eco Marine Power Commence Renewable Energy Study
As part of its continued focus on bringing renewable energy solutions to shipping, Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced that it has signed a Memorandum...
Speed Limits: Why Won’t the Shipping Industry Commit
New research has shown that reducing operational speed of ships has a direct impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Other benefits of slow steaming include...
Finances’ Downward Pressure
Amid the global freight market’s stagnation lasting for several years, its tanker segment showed a severe plunge in 2017. In February-March the largest global...
[Watch] Towing a Capsized Vessel
Watch the general cargo ship that capsized following a collision with a trawler has been taken under tow in the English Channel.
For more information,...
Timber Washed Ashore on East Lothian Beaches
On March 20, timber planks washed up on the beaches across East Lothian after a ship lost its load in the North Sea and...
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NYK Launches Third LNG-fuelled Car Carrier
Japanese shipping firm Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has launched its third LNG-fuelled car carrier, advancing in its goal of operating 20 such carriers by...
