Cyber Security, Regulation and Cost Cutting Impact Shipping Losses
Large shipping losses have declined by 50 percent over the past decade, mostly driven by the development of a more robust safety environment by...
[Watch] How to Build a Product Tanker Company
By Edwin Lampert
Ten years ago, Mikael Skov was one of the first tanker executives I met as editor of the then fledgling Tanker Shipping...
Samskip Takes Over Nor Lines of Norway
Samskip has announced that it will acquire activities associated with Nor Lines AS, in a major expansion of its shipping, transport and logistics businesses...
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...