Container Snagged By Installation Crane
What Happened / Narrative:
During cargo operations at an offshore drilling rig, a container was being raised up by the installation crane when it snagged...
The Death of the Bunker Trader?
The bunker trader is facing a diminishing role in an evolving business landscape where ship operators are increasingly looking to secure supplies directly cutting...
Low Sulfur Fuel to Come at a High Price
It’s still more than two years away and on the radar of few beyond shipowners for whom a state of disquiet would certainly be...
Egypt’s Suez Canal Revenues Jump to $446.3 mln in July
Egypt's Suez Canal revenues jumped to $446.3 million in July from $427.2 million in June, according to Reuters' calculations.
A statement from the canal's authority...
Latent Conditions and Safety Factors Oversight Result in Collision
Fishing nets entangled in the propeller
Summary:
On 07 May 2016, the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) was notified by the managers of MV Catalina, that...
10 Hong Kong Beaches Closed! Collision Spills Palm Oil
On August 6, ten beaches were reportedly closed for public due to palm oil spill caused by two ships colliding with each other.
What happened?...
Drunk Ship Captain Runs into Trouble While Berthing Ship
A captain has landed in hot water after allegedly trying to berth his ship while drunk.
Whangarei police were called to help on Friday after...
Vessel Collides with Freighter
On August 5, a ship was reportedly involved in a minor collision after it collided with a lock.
What happened?
The tall ship ‘Empire Sandy’ was...
[Watch] Lightning Strikes Ship At Port
Watch the Lightning strikes cruise ship at Port of Genoa.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as...
Scrubbers Do Not Address ‘Core Problem’
Scrubbers are a short-term solution that does not address the core issue: the fuel itself, TOTE executive vice president Peter Keller told Container Shipping...