Europort 2017 Invigorates Future Thinking
Leading maritime exhibition Europort opened its doors to welcome international visitors to the 38th edition, once again confirming Rotterdam’s position at the heart of...
Partnership will Deliver IoT for Ship Maintenance
Ship maintenance and servicing will be enhanced through a partnership between a global shipbuilding group and an internet of things (IoT) platform builder. Fincantieri...
ABB to Deliver First Fuel Cell System for Royal Caribbean
The system is aimed to be piloted on board a Royal Caribbean International vessel and will be the first fuel cell system to provide...
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...