Fatal Fall Onboard! High Blood Ethanol Impaired Cognition
The incident
Armata departed Tianjin, China in ballast on 15 January 2017 and anchored outside the limits of Tianjin port, awaiting orders.
At 0540, the chief...
Source of Oil Leak Found, Oil Removed
An oil leakage has been reported in the "Marcos Dias" which was berthed at Warehouse 22 in Santos on Feb 5, for discharging 43,100...
Tanker Grounded Off Zeebrugge
On Feb 9, Sea Bay, en route from the Hound Point Terminal, U.K., to Antwerp loaded with crude oil, ran onto a sandbank eight...
Chemical Tanker Explodes on Yangtze River
On February 8, a chemical tanker belonging to China reportedly exploded on the Yangtze River and triggered a major fire.
What happened?
The chemical tanker ‘Wan...
Tank Barge Near Coswig Refloated
On February 7, a tanker barge was refloated after it was disabled to a rudder failure in the Elbe canal.
What happened?
The barge ‘Tola’ was...
Leaking Barge Caused Oil Spill
On February 8, a leaking barge reportedly caused an oil spill on the Elbe-Havel-Canal and measures are on to contain the spill.
What happened?
The oil...
Ship Caused Birling Gap Chemical Haze
The chemical haze that reportedly hit the south coast last summer was most likely a ship, a wreck or lost cargo in the Channel.
What...
Laytime and Demurrage in Wet Cargo Trade
“Laytime” and “demurrage” are 2 predominantly used terms in the wet cargo trade.
They are associated with the time required for vessel loading...
Wartsila Sees Growing Demand for Scrubbers
As the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap is nearing, Wartsila witnesses a growing demand for scrubbers.
The demand for scrubbers will continue to rise...
Kirby to Acquire Higman Marine for $419m
US-based tank barge operator Kirby has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Higman Marine and its affiliated companies for a sum of approximately $419m.
Higman...
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Oil Price Cap Scheme Updates And Compliance Enforcement Alert
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issued an 'urgent advisory' for Indian recruiting agencies and seafarers concerning the ongoing situation in Iran and...
