Iran’s Ship-refuelling Future Looks Bright

Iran says bunkering (refuelling of ships) in Iranian ports is 5-7 US dollar cheaper than the same service in UAE’s Fujairah port. "About 17 shipping...

China Ready for a War with US?

China ‘steps up preparedness for possible military conflict with US’ Donald Trump’s election as US president has increased the risk of hostilities breaking out, according...

Crew Injured in Cargo Ship Fall Off Queensland

Two crew members have fallen 14 metres on a cargo ship off Queensland, leaving one fighting for life and the other with spinal injuries. Both...

Mystery Willapa Harbor Shipwreck Poses a Puzzle to Researchers

She comes and she goes, but when she appears, the remnants of a long ago Willapa Harbor shipwreck on the beach at North Cove...

[Watch] John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Superlift

Shipbuilders lifted a 704-metric-ton unit into Dry Dock 12 where the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) is taking shape.  The superlift is...

Slowing Cargo Ships Through the Channel Pays Off

A voluntary incentive program to reduce the speeds of cargo ships traveling through and around the Santa Barbara Channel is paying off in cleaner...

Basketball Player’s Eyeball Pops Out of Socket During Game

From fractured bones to pulled muscles, sports injuries come in all shapes and sizes. But they don't come much more gruesome than having your...

Even a Ship Full of Fertiliser Vanishes

Despite fertile land loss, weather stresses and depleting irrigation water, Bangladesh's agriculture keeps contributing a fifth of the GDP each year. Along with other...

Love on the High seas as Matchmaker Recreates the Love Boat

Ireland’s last matchmaker, Willie Daly, is taking his unique talents to the high seas next week as he attempts to bring love to those...

Does Solar Power have the Capacity to Burn Dry Bulk Shipping Industry?

Overview Dry bulk shippers specialize in transporting cargos, typically commodities, such as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials around the world.  Companies with exposure...