Sheep Ship Involved in Horror Middle East Voyage Banned

An export vessel transporting live sheep has been banned from operating until further investigation. What happened? The live export vessel was reportedly involved in a disastrous...

[Watch] The World’s Biggest Cruise Ship is Meant for Thrill Seekers

The Harmony of the Seas is the Royal Caribbean's newest ship. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed...

Ship Repairs and Maintenance Costs to Rise

According to a survey conducted by shipping consultant Moore Stephens the vessel operating costs are expected to rise through 2017 and 2018. Maintenance charges to...

Brexit’s Hard Now? Wait Until Trade Comes Up

Brexit negotiators may still be deadlocked over phase 1 of their divorce, but both sides are already positioning themselves for the next clash —...

Aerial Drones Take Flight in Maritime

By Jonathan Atkin Price Waterhouse Cooper estimates the global commercial drone market at $127 billion. Shipyards, offshore wind-farm developers, cruise lines, blue water cargo agencies,...

Time to Phase Out Heavy Fuel Oil in the Arctic

On Nov. 28, 2004, the Malaysian flagged cargo vessel Selendang Ayu departed the Port of Seattle on a voyage to Xiamen, China, carrying a...

Maritime Credit Insight

Shipping bonds issuance momentum continues - October 2017 by Drewry A growing number of shipping companies have taken advantage of the low interest rate environment and...

VLGC Market Dipped in Average Third Quarter Earnings

The Executive Committee of EXMAR NV reports its third quarter results 2017. Highlights of recent developments are: Sale of BELGIBO (insurance brokerage) to Jardine Lloyd...

Reduced Margins of Operational Safety Grounded an Ultra-large Container Vessel

Summary In the early hours of the morning on 22 August 2016, the 399m long ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Vasco de Gama grounded on...

New Maritime Safety Rules Sail to EU

New legislation to simplify and improve passenger ship safety rules were adopted by the European Council on October 23. “The adoption of these new safety...