Wallem, USCG in Safety Initiative
Two US Coast Guard (USCG) marine inspectors recently sailed on board the Wallem-managed 2005-built Aframax 'Tofteviken’.
This formed part of the USCG's Ship Rider Programme,...
Fire in Engine Room Aboard a Cargo Ship in Essequibo River
On 9th November 2017, fire erupted reportedly aboard a cargo vessel “MV BELLE” that was moored at Good Success, Wakenaam Island in Essequibo River....
Market Slump has Likely Passed – Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Car and vehicle shipper Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Asa CEO Craig Jasienski told the company’s Q3 earnings call:
The bottom of the market has probably...
Tanker to Become LNG Bunkering Vessel
On November 11, Shell has reportedly signed contract with a Rotterdam based company Anthony Veder to convert a tanker to LNG bunkering vessel.
What happened?
The...
[Watch] Take a First Look Inside MSC’s Glamorous New Cruise Ship
With just over a month before MSC Seaside sets sail on her first Caribbean voyage, MSC has given cruise enthusiasts a glimpse at what...
First Mega Cruise Ship Travels Through “Panamax” Locks
Caribbean Princess set a milestone for Panama Canal cruise sailings recently, becoming the first mega cruise ship to travel through the expanded "Panamax" locks.
The...
[Watch] Video Animation Shows Tanker Running Aground
A video animation created from satellite data shows the path of an Aframax tanker that ran aground recently on its way to Antwerp.
The 107,500...
Cyber Security Standards for Ships
Israel-based cyber security specialist Naval Dome has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lloyd’s Register (LR), a leading global provider of engineering and technology-centric professional services. The MoU is aimed at...
Shipbuilder Wins Award for Vessel
In the 19th China International Industry Fair for developing the world’s largest heavy lift vessel, a vessel builder has received a special award.
Special award:
The...
Collision on Huangpu River
On November 10, a vessel reportedly collided with another vessel in the river and as a result capsized.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Baodilong 9’ reportedly collided...