Celebrity Appoints First Woman Captain

When Ecuadorian Nathaly Albán takes command of the Celebrity Xploration catamaran, she'll become the first woman captain in the Galápagos, according to Celebrity Cruises. With...

Shell Upgrades Refinery to Meet 2020 Sulphur Limit

Royal Dutch Shell is considering expanding the capacity of one of its German refineries, aiming to produce oil that will meet the requirements of...

Divers Descend 430 Feet to Reach Sunken Freighter

In rare feat, divers descend 430 feet to reach freighter that sank in Lake Michigan in 1929 Descending more than 400 feet below the surface...

Ship Owners Get Ballast Water Breathing Space

The new installation timeframe approved at MEPC 71, as visualised by the American Bureau of Shipping The MEPC’s decision to extend the installation timeframe for...

Short Circuit Caused Fire

On August 8, a short circuit reportedly caused a fire on the ship. The vessel was docked at port when the incident occurred. What happened? The...

Tanker Helps Sailors Vessel on Fire

On Aug 4, 2017, a tanker was assigned the task of assisting a motor yacht which reportedly caught fire at Sea. What happened? The tanker ‘Navigator...

[Watch] Slips, Trips and Falls

SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS – The largest provider of personal injury casualties on board vessels. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This...

Oil Pollution Fears Raised as Supertankers Anchor Off Southwold

Oil pollution concerns have been raised by the authorities after a cluster of supertankers were seen anchored off the Suffolk coast. What happened? Close to...

[Watch] Behind the Scenes Look into a LNG Vessel Dry-docking

Docking, cleaning, blasting, painting, anchor replacement, shaft inspection, propeller cleaning and testing, lifeboat inspection and testing, cargo tank inspection and testing, pump overhauls, main...

LNG Marine Fuel: A Hot Spot for a Cold Fuel

Despite the current oil price dip, large marine operators continue to pursue the use of natural gas as a fuel that offers long-term price...