Ship Owners Get Ballast Water Breathing Space
The new installation timeframe approved at MEPC 71, as visualised by the American Bureau of Shipping
The MEPC’s decision to extend the installation timeframe for...
Short Circuit Caused Fire
On August 8, a short circuit reportedly caused a fire on the ship. The vessel was docked at port when the incident occurred.
What happened?
The...
Tanker Helps Sailors Vessel on Fire
On Aug 4, 2017, a tanker was assigned the task of assisting a motor yacht which reportedly caught fire at Sea.
What happened?
The tanker ‘Navigator...
[Watch] Slips, Trips and Falls
SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS – The largest provider of personal injury casualties on board vessels.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...
Oil Pollution Fears Raised as Supertankers Anchor Off Southwold
Oil pollution concerns have been raised by the authorities after a cluster of supertankers were seen anchored off the Suffolk coast.
What happened?
Close to...
[Watch] Behind the Scenes Look into a LNG Vessel Dry-docking
Docking, cleaning, blasting, painting, anchor replacement, shaft inspection, propeller cleaning and testing, lifeboat inspection and testing, cargo tank inspection and testing, pump overhauls, main...
LNG Marine Fuel: A Hot Spot for a Cold Fuel
Despite the current oil price dip, large marine operators continue to pursue the use of natural gas as a fuel that offers long-term price...
How Much Oil is on that Ship?
Like many people with an interest in the maritime industry, NOAA's Doug Helton has been following the story of the huge container ship Benjamin...
Is this the Beginning of the End for the Freight Forwarder..??
By Hariesh Manaadiar
In response to the question Who is a Freight Forwarder, I explained that in the most succinct and layman terms, a Freight...
[Watch] Crews Find Unlikely Stowaway Aboard Container Ship
On August 1, a Containership arrived in Honolulu with a surprise visitor a small bat.
What happened?
The brown and black bat native to the US...