How to Invest in Shipping

By Rich Smith If you ask me how to invest in shipping stocks, I have to reply: Why? Seriously, folks. There's a reason we call the...

Stranded New Caledonia Ship Breaks Up – Report

A container ship that was reportedly stranded on a reef off New Caledonia for several month has reportedly split in half. What happened? In July, the...

Captain and Pilot Jailed for Accident Due to “Illusion of Motion”

A former captain and a marine pilot have been sentenced to four months suspended sentences after pleading guilty to offenses in connection with the...

Barge Damaged in Allision with Bulk Carrier

On November 11, a barge reportedly suffered damages after alliding with a bulk carrier, the barge was heavily damaged. What happened? The bulk carrier ‘Mount Hope’...

Second Officer Found Dead Aboard a Car Carrier

On November 12, the ship officer of a vessel was reportedly found dead in his cabin with a bloody head. What happened? The police officials in...

Fuel Tank’s Faulty Emergency Shut-off Control Cable

Summary According to a report released by Canada’s Transportation Safety Board, the vessel Ken Mackenzie was heading to Fraser River, on 11 July 2016. During...

[Watch] Cruise Ship Rope Snaps as Passenger is Thrown into the Sea

A VIRAL video shows the moment a cruise ship moorings snap, throwing a passenger into the sea. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

BWMS an Overregulation! Michigan may Weaken Policy

Michigan lawmakers were poised Wednesday to weaken a policy that prohibits oceangoing cargo ships from releasing ballast water at the state’s ports until it...

MSC’s 98% Crew Retention Rate: Insight From a Leader of Seafarers

Seafarers today are increasingly attracted to sophisticated training, professional development, and long-term employment. That’s according to a survey by MSC Shipmanagement, the Cyprus-based unit of...

Most New Ships will be Scrubber Ready

Debate over whether or not scrubbers are a good thing for shipping and why some consider them not be their favoured solution for meeting the...