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...
‘World’s Biggest, Most Powerful’ Nuclear Icebreaker Ship
Russia has floated out the world’s largest nuclear-powered icebreaker ship as the country moves to reinforce its leadership in the Arctic.
Crowds gathered to watch...
Captain of Bulk Carrier Found Intoxicated During Inspection
On September 24, during a routine inspection carried out on a bulk carrier the captain of the vessel was found to be under the...
Cargo Slips and Fall into Water While Loading
On September 25, few of the cargo container reportedly slipped and fell into the water while being loaded onto the containership.
What happened?
The containership ‘Allin’...
Bulk Carrier to be Auctioned
The bulk carrier TRADING FABRIZIA, stranded at Kingston Jamaica since last year because of troubled owner, is to be auctioned soon, said Jamaica Supreme...