NYK Releases Partial Findings in Study on Avoiding Collisions

On December 28, NYk and NYK group companies MTI Co. Ltd. and Japan Marine Science Inc. have unveiled a partial study on how to...

The Motorship’s Low-speed Review of the Year

The Motorship presents its low-speed marine engine highlights of 2017.   ‘Low-speed’ is a misnomer when it comes to developments in the marine two-stroke market...

Deadly Sinking of Cargo Vessel Due to Captain Error

After a detailed study about the cargo vessel, S.S.EI Faro, that sank on Oct 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board has announced during a...

Vessel Arrested for Alleged Violation

Hong Kong-flagged vessel seized by South Korea, circumventing allegations surface South Korea Seizes a Hong Kong-flagged vessel on charges of transferring oil. China denies...

Hopes and Fears for 2020 – What to Expect from the Global Bunker Market

A global bunker meet at IBIA’s Annual Convention in Singapore in November and at the Platts 6th Annual Mediterranean Bunker Fuel Conference in Athens...

Harmony of the Seas is “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017

Royal Caribbeans Harmony of the Seas wins “Best Large Cruise Ship” of 2017 and got more votes than other large vessels in the industry. Harmony...

Swiss Maritime Fleet Struggling to Stay Afloat

The Swiss maritime fleet is reportedly facing financial difficulties and struggling to stay afloat. Encounters loss: The Swiss fleet has come under challenging  economic times for...

Large Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Clayton

On December 27, a large cargo vessel was reportedly trying to stay afloat and subsequently ran aground. What happened? The large cargo vessel ‘Pacific Huron’ reportedly...

Ship’s Captain Found Drunk Four Times Over Limit

A sea captain who was reportedly found drunk at sea and on duty has been fined £1,000. What happened? The 38 year old captain, Patryk Tetzlaff...

Why Build the New Eurasian Land Bridge that Makes No Economic Sense?

If there's one thing China does well, it's infrastructure. And one of China's biggest infrastructure projects is the New Eurasian Land Bridge (NELB) connecting Chinese exporters...