MAN to Convert Three More Container Ships to LNG

A letter of intent has been signed between Wessels Reederei and MAN Diesel & Turbo over the supply to materials to convert three container...

Importance of Personal Flotation Device Usage

What Happened / Narrative: During the routine transfer of a bulk hose between a vessel and the quayside it was noted that the shore...

Shipping Firms Pay N14 Billion to Escort Vessels in Nigeria

Due to the volatile nature of Nigeria waterways, foreign shipping companies spend over N13.76 billion ($45 million) annually to escort their vessels from one...

Venice Says No to Giant Cruise Ships

Gondolas and water taxis will never again have to vie with big cruise ships for space in front of Venice’s St Mark’s Square, an...

Piracy Ransom Expenses Recoverable

The "LONGCHAMP" – Supreme Court: Hijacked vessel costs incurred during negotiations fall within Rule F of the York-Antwerp Rules 1974. Last week, by a 4-1...

[Watch] Vessel Flooded and Fire Breaks Out

First rough weather blew out a window on the Carnival Pride cruise ship. Then the kid's room was flooded and a flat screen television...

Bulgarian Freighter Collided with Dam at Venice Lagoon

On November 7, a freighter reportedly collided with a dam under construction while exiting the port. What happened? The Bulgarian freighter ‘Altenavi’ reportedly collided with dam...

Captain Killed with Bare Hands? Two Suspects Arrested

On November 7, two officers from a cargo vessel were reportedly arrested after being suspected of killing the Captain. What happened? The officers, Dmytro Savinykh and...

CMA CGM is First to Go with LNG for its Biggest Ships

On the occasion of the COP23 in Bonn (Germany), the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in maritime transport, is pleased to announce its...

PSC Regimes to Boost Collaboration and Information Sharing

​An increased number of PSC regimes are implemented to target inspections mechanisms, as well as incentive schemes, so that ships found in compliance with...