LNG Tankers Heading to Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands

Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) tankers are expected to arrive in Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands in the coming week. The vessel os supposed to carry...

[Watch] Autonomous Ship in the Works

Two Norwegian companies are developing an autonomous, emissions-free cargo ship. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This may not be construed as...

Wreck that ‘Could Contain £100m Worth of Nazi Gold’ Found by British Ship

A British ship has discovered what could be missing Nazi gold, lost in the opening days of the Second World War. The crew uncovered a...

New Tanker Regulations May Impact Oil Prices

By Jon LeSage The advent of super oil tanker ships and giant freight carriers, along with upcoming rules on sulfur used in marine vessel fuel, are...

Cargo Ship Troubled in English Channel, Two Times

On July 23, a general cargo vessel has reportedly suffered an engine failure for the second time. What happened? The general cargo vessel ‘Rover’ suffered an...

European Banks Struggle to Solve Toxic Shipping Debt Problem

Dutch shipowner Vroon is finding talks with banks tough going as it tries to navigate a way out of a long slump in the...

Remote Attacker Can Hack Through Your Ships VSAT

Large shipping vessels and aircraft are often equipped with VSAT systems, allowing crewmembers to send and receive messages and access the Internet during voyages....

Container Ship Collides with Tug in Channel

On July 19, a Container ship reportedly collided with a tug, when passing through the English Channel. What happened? The tug ‘MTS Viscount’ collided was towing...

Container Ship’s Captain Killed Himself Onboard – Inquest Report

In an unfortunate turn of events, a sea captain reportedly committed suicide onboard a ship when the ship was proceeding towards New York City. What...

The City that Makes the Most Expensive Boats in the World

Wandering along the beach in Italy's Viareggio you could be forgiven for thinking it's simply a holiday resort. Yet the umbrella-lined, sandy beaches dotted with...