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...