2016 Review: Lots Of Records But Not All Welcome!

There have been plenty of record breaking facts and figures to report across 2016, unfortunately mostly of a gloomy nature, says Clarksons Research. From a...

Shipping and Global Trade Growth: What to Look for in 2017?

It’s been a turbulent year for world trade growth during 2016, as bumps and shakes were in the daily agenda over the course of...

Emergency Call Out Steers Tanker Clear of Trouble

Early one November morning, a 7,071dwt tanker was manoeuvring in the port of Antwerp when it experienced a steering gear problem.  The vessel managed...

Effective Use of Big Data & Remote Monitoring

by Drew Brandy, Senior Vice President, Maritime Market Strategy at Inmarsat The shipping industry is awash with excitement about the potential of Big Data, but...

Cargo Ship Loses Propulsion Power in Rough Weather

A general cargo ship has reportedly lost its propulsion power due to rough weather in the Norwegian Sea. What happened? The general cargo ship Nidaroe lost...

Reefer Container Ship Collides With Fishing Vessel

On 7th January 2017, a reefer container ship reportedly collided with a tuna fishing vessel in the Philippines Sea. What happened? The reefer container ship Sevilla...

Fuel Catalyst Improves Engine Efficiency

A complete combustion means less fuel needed, as well as reduced maintenance and unscheduled downtime, cleaner injectors, cleaner piston crowns, cleaner firing tubes. Engines are...

[Watch] ABB’s Azipod Propulsion Selected for Five New Genting Cruise Ships

ABB's Azipod propulsion will power three new Star Cruises and two new Crystal Cruises vessels. For more information, please visit here Disclaimer: This video is intended...

ABB Propulsion, Automation and Marine Software for Five New Vessels

MV WERFTEN Selects ABB Propulsion, Automation and Marine Software for Five New Genting Vessels Azipod propulsion amongst a series of solutions will improve safety and...

U.S District Court Orders Sale of Cargo Ship

The U.S. District Court for the Northern Marianas has ordered the sale of controversial cargo ship M/V Luta. What happened? The ship was ordered to be...