Captain and First Engineer Arrested for Fuel Smuggling
On September 20, captain and first engineer helping to clear oil spill have been arrested on the charges for smuggling fuel.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Agia...
Oil Tanker Stranded at Coast After Crash
On September 20, an oil tanker was reportedly stranded after it collided with a bulk carrier.
What happened?
An oil tanker ‘Seatrout’ and bulk carrier ‘Usolie’...
[Watch] China Launches World’s Largest Ore Ship
China launched world's largest ore carrier on Tuesday in the port city Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...
First LNG Bunkering Ship-to-Ship by Coralius to Fure West
For the first time the Skangas’ Coralius bunkered liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a vessel. The operation took place on international waters, Northern Kattegat,...
Onboard Repairs – Compliance and Statutory Requirements
Recently an entered vessel carried out repairs to a part of the vessel’s structure that fell within the ambit of Class. However, Class had...
Does “One Belt One Road Policy” Help Shipping?
Leading ship finance executives see China’s massive One Belt One Road (OBOR) as very positive for shipping.
OBOR is already seeing major infrastructure investments in...
Mooring Equipment Failure in Storm Grounds Vessel
Spirit of Kona lying on its port side on the rocks near Kukailimoku Point. (Photo by Coast Guard)
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)...
Baltic Dry Index Continues Gains
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward momentum amid analyst suggestions that the long-lived dry bulk slump is now nearing its end.
BDI gained...
Japanese Lines to Order 20 LNG Ships for Toyota
Toyota’s growing interest towards greener ocean transport mirrors its ongoing investment in sustainability.
Project Portal:
In a joint participation effort called the Project Portal, Toyota intends...
Convention for the Control of Ship’s Ballast Water
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, adopted in 2004 (BWM), comes into force on 8 September,...
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Samsung Aims To Make New Devices Out Of Recycled Ocean Plastic
Samsung has emerged as the latest phone maker with plans to use materials that are already damaging the environment in its devices as reported...
