[Watch] Inside the Construction of a Cruise Ship

With the ever increasing demand for cruises, cruise ships nowadays are designed to cater maximum people. Many of them are designing and redesigning the...

Coldharbour Opens Singapore Office, Plans Expansion in Asia

Coldharbour Marine opens a new office in Singapore under the leadership of Capt. Mohit Batra for its expansion in the Asian market. The...

Weather Accounts for 80% of Vessel Performance and Must Not be Ignored

Shipowners, operators and managers should consider weather and ocean conditions which accounts for 80% of impact on vessel performance, according to voyage intelligence specialist...

Newbuild VLCC Heading to Rotterdam with 280,000 mt of 10 ppm Diesel

A newly build 299,633 dwt vessel is carrying 280,000mt of diesel to Rotterdam. VLCC Tonegawa is the 4th ship carrying diesel to Europe,...

Americas Bunker Fuel Commentary

Prices fell across the board for the US Atlantic and West Coast markets as crude and ULSD slipped Monday. During the Platts Market on...

World’s Largest Container Ship on Maiden Voyage

On August 6, the World’s largest container ship owned by China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) has departed for its maiden voyage. Vessel Specs The World’s largest...

‘Beaching’ of Vessels for Shipbreaking – Legal or Illegal?

In light of increasing public and political concern globally over the practice of beaching vessels for dismantling, Gard reviews the current legal regime that...

Cruise Passenger Accused of Sex Assault

On August 10, a cruise ship passenger has been accused of sexual assault on another passenger in the Bermuda area. What happened? The passenger has been...

Broken Bridge Blocks Ships from Port

On August 10, the Rio Vista bridge got stuck in a downwards position and the middle section has been closed down for traffic. What happened? The...

[Watch] Dutch Freighter Collided with Pier at Ceuta

On Aug 14, 2018, around 11.30 a.m. the "Manisa Camilla" collided with the heliport pier while docking at the Alfau wharf in Ceuta with...