More Trade with Asia Comes at a Shipping Price
Global shipping demand is picking up worldwide as the U.S. economy continues to expand at a modest clip. Europe is showing signs of life...
New Study Confirms the Oceans are Warming Rapidly
By John Abraham
As humans put ever more heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, the Earth heats up. These are the basics of global warming. But where...
[Watch] Drone Footage of Aircraft Carrier Leaving the Basin at Rosyth
Watch a thrilling Drone footage of HMS Queen Elizabeth put to sea for the first time to commence sea trials.
Disclaimer: This video is intended...
MAN Diesel & Turbo to Provide New Engines for Four New Dredgers
MAN Diesel & Turbo has secured a set of contracts to supply its engines for four new trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD) owned by...
One-Year Anniversary! For Expanded Panama Canal
In its first year of operations, the Expanded Panama Canal has continually set records and surpassed expectations, resulting in redrawn global trade routes and...
Layup Options More Complicated than Simple Cost Savings
Layup options – and outcomes – more complicated than simple cost savings
Layup options and outcomes:
Minimizing opex has been a key objective for owners trying...
Making Sure Your BWMS Really Works
By Ioannis Stefanou
System selection and installation are just the first challenges when it comes to operating a ballast water management system (BWMS), writes Ioannis...
Warship Stayed on Deadly Collision Course Despite Warnings
A U.S. warship struck by a container vessel in Japanese waters failed to respond to warning signals or take evasive action before a collision...
Afterburning Flame Injures Two Crew in Engine Room
Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) issued an investigation report, concerning an engine explosion on board a passenger vessel, that caused severe burn...
Machine Room Fire Aboard a Bulker
On June 26, 2017, at 09:49, the Dutch Coast Guard received notification of a machine room fire aboard the "Anna" 15 miles off the...