Vessel Runs Aground Off Lisbon

On March 6, a cargo vessel ran aground near the Bugio lighthouse situated in Tagus river due to an engine failure. What happened? The cargo vessel...

Boxship Owner Looks for Second-hand Vessels to Boost its Bottom Line

Containership owner and manager Seaspan Corporation is refocusing on the second-hand market as it shies away from ordering new vessels. The NYSE-listed firm says it...

Staying Profitable May be Tough for Container Shippers

Sustaining last year's improved profitability in 2018 may prove challenging for container shipping companies, Fitch Ratings says. The fact that some companies are likely...

Multi-temperature Logistics Facility at DP World London Gateway

CMA CGM adds innovative new services such as quality control of the products A 107,155 sq ft brand new, state-of-the-art cold storage facility...

120 Somali ‘Pirates’ Freed

On March 8, the last batch of 120 Somali pirates was released from India after they were arrested and languished in jail for seven...

[Watch] Hole in the Hull at Markelo

On March 4, a fire brigade was called in after a cargo vessel developed a leak due to a hole in the hull. What happened? The...

Vessel Adrift After Both Engines Shutdown Off Rütergat

Photo: DGzRS – Die Seenotrette On March 4, lifeboats were called in to assist a ferry which suffered an engine failure off an island near...

3 Tons of Sulfuric Acid is in One of 70 Missing Containers

On March 3, nearly 70 containers were lost at Sea after they fell from a container ship due to strong winds and rough seas. What...

Is it Time to Talk About Regulating Autonomous Ships?

A new report commissioned by the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) highlights the challenges posed by the unmanned autonomous seas foraging in the sea. Patrick...

[Watch] Shell Tanzania LNG Project Exploration

Discover Shell Tanzania LNG Project with 16 Trillion Cubic Feet (TCF) of natural Gas discoveries from 18 drilled wells. Shell Exploration and Production Tanzania...