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...

How Much Oil is on that Ship?

Like many people with an interest in the maritime industry, NOAA's Doug Helton has been following the story of the huge container ship Benjamin...

Is this the Beginning of the End for the Freight Forwarder..??

By Hariesh Manaadiar In response to the question Who is a Freight Forwarder, I explained that in the most succinct and layman terms, a Freight...

[Watch] Crews Find Unlikely Stowaway Aboard Container Ship

On August 1, a Containership arrived in Honolulu with a surprise visitor a small bat. What happened? The brown and black bat native to the US...

Crew Men Arrested for Illegal Bunker Sale in Singapore

On August 1, the Singapore’s Police Coast Guard (PCG), arrested a total of 13 men for illegal sale of Marine Gas Oil in two...

Bulker Banned from Australia After Failure to Pay Crew

A bulk carrier has been banned from entering the Australian ports for a period of six months since the vessel failed to pay outstanding...