87 Hurt as Ship Collides with a Rock
On September 26, nearly 87 people were hurt when a passenger ship collided with a huge rock formation.
What happened?
The passenger ship ‘M/V Matilde’ was...
Scorpio Acquires Six Dry Bulk Ultramax Vessels
Scorpio Bulkers Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated third party to acquire six Ultramax dry bulk vessels for $142.5...
Damen Tanker 8000 Shallow Draft Launched
On 20 September 2017, the first DAMEN Tanker 8000 Shallow Draft (DT8000 SD) was launched at DAMEN Shipyards Yichang, China.
In direct response to the...
Dry Bulk Recovery – Focus on Iron Ore
By James Catlin
Summary:
2017 can be seen as the beginning of a much awaited dry bulk recovery.
Capesize rates have surged over the past couple...
Seagull’s Guide to Ballast Water Management
On the 8th September 2017, the International Convention of the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) entered into force....
Greece to Step up Tanker Checks
The Greek government is promising urgent inspections of small coastal tankers, 11 days after an oil spill from a shipwreck left beaches on Athens'...
Drones Inspect Ship Tanks and Holds – MPA Singapore
In the latest issue of the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) E-Bulletin, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) revealed that it conducted a trial for...
[Watch] Poor Tow Line on Severe Weather Leads to Grounding
UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the grounding of the semi-submersible rig Transocean Winner, on the Isle of Lewis, following the loss of...
Mesmerising Video! A 12,000 Tonne Ship Docks in Grimsby
This is the amazing footage of a 12,000 tonne ship being guided into the heart of Grimsby docks like a thread on the eye...
Stowaways Hidden Inside Ship’s Refrigerator
On September 25, two stowaways who were found hiding inside the ship’s refrigerator for 13 hours were airlifted to hospital.
What happened?
The Kingsbridge Police received...