Masters Inefficient Handling of Ballasted Vessel Resulted in Water Intake
Summary
On February 2, 2016, at 2213 local time, the tanker Nordbay was southbound on the Lower Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a...
What Price to Clean up Shipping?
Ed King suggests the shipping industry may be softening to the idea of a carbon tax $100 a tonne by 2027. $130 a tonne...
The Bigger the Drone, the Bigger the Impact
By Mark Pesce
At the end of 2013 (the world seemed much simpler back then) Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gave a rare interview to CBS’ 60...
CMA CGM Confirms Nine Ship Order
CMA CGM has confirmed its latest ship order of nine 22,000 TEU vessels after sharing impressive first half results for 2017, with a strong...
International Links Strengthened as Doors Open on NEVA 2017
Commitments from international shipping interests and leading-edge maritime technology companies, plus Government support across the board have contributed to a record-breaking uptake of exhibition...
Agia Zoni Oil Spill was an Accident Waiting to Happen
The environmental disaster caused by an oil spill that reached the shores of Athens this week was an accident waiting to happen, according to...
Container Ship Damaged in Bremerhaven
Container ship MSC SANDRA collided with pier at Bremerhaven port in the morning Sep 17, during unmooring maneuver, cause unknown, though it is said,...
Tank Containers with Nitric Acid Damaged in Storm
On Sep 14, a container ship DONG FANG FU got caught in rough weather in East China sea, while en route from Shanghai to...
Sheath That Concealed a Lethal Safety Wire Problem Lead To Fatal Fall
Summary
The Maltese registered container vessel Sydney Trader had been anchored OPL at Hong Kong, China since 19 June 2016, awaiting orders for the next...
[Watch] Timelapse of a Cargo Ship at Sea
30 Days of Timelapse, about 80,000 photos combined. Sailing in the open ocean is a unique feeling and experience.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for...