Batteries Cut Fuel Needs on Board Norwegian Supply Ship
Wärtsilä has completed installation of a hybrid energy system on board the Norwegian supply vessel Viking Princess.
This is said to be the first offshore...
Cargo Ship Hits Rock and Sank Off Taiwan Strait
On October 16, a cargo reportedly sank at sea after hitting underwater rocks.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘QUAN HAI 88’ sank after hitting underwater rocks...
Ship Loaded with Scrap Detained at Sea
On October 15, a cargo was reportedly detained after it was found carrying hazardous cargo.
What happened?
The cargo ship ‘Seven Star’ was detained after it...
Moody’s Revises CMA CGM’s Outlook to Positive
The corporate family rating of French shipping major CMA CGM has been affirmed at B1, the probability of default rating at B1-PD and the...
Ship Trials in the Virtual World with CFD Simulation Technology
Today, we have several different options for assessing hydrodynamic performance. Empirical benchmarking, by searching databases for vessels with similar principle parameters, can be a...
Collective Response on Low-sulphur Regulation Required
A collective response by stakeholders in the container shipping value chain was required to effectively address the critical challenge of meeting the new emissions...
Failure To Pass Alert Patches Buoy Results in Damages
Summary
On 15 March, shortly after 23:00, Navios Northern Star was transiting the Prince of Wales Channel, Torres Strait, on an easterly heading towards the...
Charter Market Provides a Boost for Smaller Containerships
Owners of smaller containerships, with limited exposure to the volatile deepsea east-west trades, are enjoying increases in daily hire rates and enquiries for time...
Cruise Ship Secrets Revealed: Do Cruise Liners Have a Prison Onboard?
CRUISE ships are known for being as extensive as some cities with onboard amenities and services, but what do they have a jail for...
Americas Crude Tankers Gain on US Exports
Rapidly rising US crude exports have propelled freight rates for 2mn bl tankers in the Americas to six-month highs, mitigating the impact of surplus...
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Lessons Learned: Fractured Finger During Anchor Handling
IMCA reports of an incident where a crew member suffered a finger injury during anchor handling.
What happened?
A crew member suffered a serious finger injury...
