One Stop Fleet Management Program – KR e-Fleet v2

European Maritime Simulator Network EMSN issues open call for all mariners to participate in a joint simulation activity. Why? The European Maritime Simulator Network (EMSN), aims...

Deep Tracking Technology Installed on German Vessel

The Sonardyne International is making headlines for installing a deepwater acoustic tracking technology onboard its research vessel. The organization is in the news, for developing...

Cargo Vessel Refloated After Grounding Off St. Thomas

On January 23, a cargo vessel reportedly ran aground near Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. What happened? The cargo vessel ‘Ocean Spirit...

[Watch] Overview of Efforts To Salvage Oil Tanker

The Iranian oil tanker Sanchi was carrying nearly 140,000 metric tons of condensate – a highly flammable form of ultralight crude oil – when...

Engine Cooling and Water Leak That Disabled Vessel

Navy 11MPL small boat being launched from Carter Hall, about 1530, prior to transiting to stricken fishing vessels Capt. David and Miss Kaylee. (Photo by...

First Bitcoin Freight Deal Executed in Shipping

Prime Shipping Foundation piloted blockchain payment system Vessel carried 3,000 tons from Rostov to Samsun in December Cryptocurrencies are making inroads into food commodity...

Are Tanker Owners Heading for a Difficult Scrap?

The decision by Norges Bank and the Council of Ethics of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global to blacklist a number of shipping companies...

IRANIMEX2017 is Middle East’s Largest Maritime Event

The scale of emerging maritime market opportunities, following Iran’s re-engagement with global trade partners, was brought into sharp focus at IRANIMEX, powered by Europort,...

Everything You Should Know About Reefer Shipping

‘Reefer' is a term used in shipping to refer refrigerated ships and shipping containers that transport perishable commodities by sea. Temperature-controlled transportation is used for...

Japan’s Shipbuilding Industry Turning Corner

Buoyancy appears to be returning to Japan's shipbuilders as order volumes for mainstay merchant vessels rose 150% in 2017, according to data released. With bulk...