LNG Marine Fuels: The Next Big Thing

2016, IMO emission standards, specifically MARPOL 73/78 – Annex VI titled “Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships” which sets limits on...

Boost to Fight Against Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships

The safety of navigation is vital to the safety, security and economic activities of all stakeholders traversing sea routes in Asia—the region with some...

Forecast: Zero Accidents Ahead

The terminal of the future will be safe, cost efficient and fully automated. But will we still meet humans on site? Shipping and safety –...

Freighter Main Suspect in Black Sea Pollution

A general cargo vessel has been identified as a suspect for causing environmental pollution in the Black Sea. What happened? The Turkish cargo ship ‘Nehir’ was...

Death Aboard Princess Cruises Ship Due to Domestic Dispute

In an unfortunate turn of events, a 39 year old woman has died due a domestic dispute onboard a cruise ship. What happened? The victim, 39-year-old...

High-speed Ferry Rammed into a Navigation Aid, 15 Injured

On July 26, a high speed ferry reportedly rammed into a navigation aid. The ferry was proceeding towards Kobe airport when the incident occurred. What...

Forgotten Hose Caused Water Ingress

On July 26, a ship reportedly suffered from water ingress caused by a forgotten hose present onboard the ship. What happened? The vessel ‘Nawa 10’ issued...

New Marine Fuel Requirements Boost Newbuilding Ordering Activity

Things are heating up again in the newbuilding ordering market, despite the relative slowdown over the course of the past few weeks, which was...

Nautical Institute’s Ice Navigator Accreditation Standard

Members are advised that at the start of July the Nautical Institute launched its Ice Navigator Scheme. This scheme is designed to help meet...

MOL Gets Certified for Energy Management Systems

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that on July 20, its core dry-cargo ship management company, MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd. (MOLSHIP; President: Toshikazu Inaoka;...