[Watch] Setting Characteristics of Ultra Anchor
The worlds most secure anchor is able to set in the most demanding ground types and weather conditions. After thorough independent testing the Ultra Anchor...
21,000 Litres of Diesel Spilled into the River
On Friday, an oil tanker reportedly collided with a cargo vessel. The collision resulted in the spill of 21,000 litres of diesel into the...
Deadline Nearing for CO2 Monitoring Plan for Ships
The European Union Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of CO2 emissions from maritime transport regulation entered into force in July 2015. The regulation contains three...
Maersk’s Ship Goes Adrift After an Engine Room Fire
On Friday, Maersk’s Container ship reportedly went adrift near the Aleutian Islands. It was safely towed to the Harbour on Saturday.
What happened?
The 872-foot container...
[Watch] The Magical Moment Disney Magic
Disney Magic has come cruising into Liverpool today (Friday, July 14) and excitement and magic is in the air.
Thousands are expected to turn up...
Ship Critically Listing Off Kiel-Holtenau
On July 14, 2017, the "Mosvik", enroute from Riga to Creeksea, developed a list on the Holtenau Anchorage when approaching the locks of the...
Pirates Boarded Ship Off Nigeria
The UAL Houston was attacked and boarded by six pirates on July 13 near Port Harcourt.
The crew locked themselves inside the superstructure so...
Big Ships Making Big Waves
by Paige Lee Pei Qi
Cruise lines are pulling out all the stops to entice potential customers in the emerging Asian market. Paige Lee Pei Qi...
Ship Captain Sacked for Sailing Drunk
The captain of a merchant vessel has been sacked after he was found to be drunk in charge of a boat.
What happened?
The skipper of...
Testing the Limits of Cyber Security
The June 27 “NotPetya” cyber attack that disrupted business at Maersk Group for well over a week has been dubbed “the industry’s Y2K moment,”...