Cargo Containers Lost at Sea are Hard to Count, Track
About 20 days ago, a cargo ship caught in rough swells off the Brazilian coast lost 45 shipping containers.
Video on social media shows fishermen in small boats scavenging...
Liner Lubrication Paves Way for Knowing Your Engines Better
Marine Engines are one among the most critical mechanical structures that is put to operation for prolonged hours at Green Sea’s. Often on board...
Research Ship Becomes a Floating Classroom
For the first time, the CSIRO has allowed undergraduates access to the RV Investigator for an opportunity to explore the vessel's laboratories and research...
Conditions Prime for More Ship Demolitions
Activity in the demolition market is primed for an increase, a trend already occurring in the industry. With prices rising above the $400/lt LDT...
Shippers Prep for Asia-Europe Trade Volatility
Shippers and forwarders, some already bruised following the rollout of new global container shipping alliances and subsequent delays in the trade between China and...
It’s Time to Revisit Cars in Containers
By Jeroen van Oekel
What’s the difference between roll-on, roll-off and container shipping?
If you answered, “One can efficiently transport cars and trucks far better than...
Bow Thruster Replacement in Stages Keeps Cruise Vessel on Schedule
by Hydrex
A 208-meter cruise vessel sailing in the Caribbean suffered steering problems after one of its two bow thrusters malfunctioned. Having to depend on...
EU MRV Regulation Entering Next Phase
The European Union MRV Regulation requires shipowners and operators to monitor, report and verify CO2 emissions from their vessels calling at EU ports. Two important...
[Watch] July Ship Groundings: Bridge Systems to Blame?
Editor Martyn Wingrove questions why new bridge technology caused groundings on a new ferry and modern car carrier in Northern Europe in July.
Bridge systems...
Tanker Runs Aground in Shipping Channel
On August 25, an oil tanker reportedly loaded with 373,000 gallons of fuel reportedly ran aground in a shipping channel between New York and...