Shipping Worst Affected in a Trade War

The US President announced a new metals tariff plan on March 1, 2018. The new plan seeks to impose 25% and 10% tariff...

The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference Moves to New Location

In order to accommodate increased demand for delegate places, The Maritime Standard has decided to move this year's TMS Tanker Conference to The Atlantis, Dubai....

5 Things You Should Know About Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic "bullies" are degrading our water quality and supply says an official from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and along with the co-owner...

Can You Name this Ship Part?

Watch out here for the right answers and the winners. Please provide your profile picture and a brief about you to be featured here....

[Watch] Being Pregnant Wrong? Woman Kicked Off Disney Cruise Ship by Armed Guards

A pregnant woman was prevented from boarding a Disney cruise line by armed guards after she was discovered to be 25 weeks into her...

[Watch] Icebreaking LNG Carrier Goes to Work at Yamal

Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier “Vladimir Rusanov” is working on ice trials at Kara Sea, off Russia. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...

Realizing MOL Group’s Vision

On the occasion of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' 134th anniversary, we are pleased to bring you a message from our President & CEO, Junichiro Ikeda. Greetings...

Ill-treat Seafarers! All Ships of that Shipping Company Banned

The UAE’s Federal Transport Authority (FTA) for Land and Maritime has started cracking down on vessel owners who abandon or ill-treat their crew members. What...

Freighter Disabled by Fouled Propeller

On March 31, a freighter was rendered disable due to propeller issues and required assistance. What happened? The freighter ‘Lily-B’ was enroute from Port Penrhyn to...

Singapore Cargo Ship with Catches Fire, 4 Missing

On March 28, a massive fire erupted on a container ship following an explosion off Agatti Islands. What happened? The Singapore flagged container ship ‘Maersk Honam’...