Ship Carrying LNG from UK Turns to Mediterranean

Vessel with LNG move towards the Mediterranean. It had a scheduled journey from Isle of Grain near London, UK to Boston, US. The Thomson...

Schulte Group Acquires PRONAV

The Schulte Group signed a contract for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in the prestigious LNG ship manager PRONAV – subject to...

MODEC Finds Partners for Brazil’s FPSO Charter Project

Japan-based MODEC has reached agreements with four compatriot firms regarding an investment in an ultra-deepwater FPSO charter project for the Sepia Area off the...

Human Error to Blame for ‘Majority’ of Engine Damage Claims

An investigation by The Swedish Club into auxiliary engine damage has revealed that the majority of all damage takes place immediately after maintenance work....

Cargo Ship Sheltered in Celeiro After Cargo Shift

On January 4, a cargo vessel reportedly sought shelter in port after suffering from cargo shift. What happened? The cargo vessel ‘Wilson Avonmouth’ entered the port...

Freighter Intercepted on Suspicion of Illegal Arm Trading

On January 6, a freighter was detained on the basis and found to be suspicious of trading illegal arms. What happened? The freighter ‘Andromeda’ was intercepted...

Why Eco Shipping is Vital?

Companies use fancy materials to sell their products. But consumers are increasingly becoming aware of these hazardous materials and are opting for eco-friendly...

Crew Members Accused of Causing Deadly Collision

Two crew members have been found guilty of causing a deadly collision resulting in the death of 11 crew members. What happened? On August 2, 2017...

5 Shipping Trends We Might See in 2018

Summary 2017 saw some interesting developments, a few of them came as a surprise. Moreover, 2018 will likely see even more interesting themes to...

[Watch] Crashing Our Ship Into Ice Shelf

Video of National Geographic Explorer ship crashing into ice shelf on Antarctica expedition. First run was with 6knots and 2nd with 9knots. Disclaimer: This video...