Perfect Economic Storm Scraps Dry Bulk Shipping

Scrapping is the only identified solution to the woes of the dry bulk shipping sector. The speakers at the Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum expressed...

[Watch] Tug Boat Beached Off Brigantine

 The Coast Guard informed that the tugboat lost its power and ran aground on the south end of the beach early Saturday.  The vessel...

[Watch]12 Worst Jobs in the World

A Series Of Worst Jobs For Ever Although most people complain about their jobs or workplace conditions, very few would envy individuals who end up...

USCG – Voluntary Fuel Oil Sampling Programme – From 29th February 2016.

In compliance with MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil sulphur content requirements for vessels operating within the North American and US Caribbean Sea Sulphur Emission...

Filipino Crew Member Dies During Maintenance Work

A 44 year old Filipino who was carrying out the maintenance work died as he fell 13 meters from the deck. The vessel was anchored...

Cargo Ship Ran Aground In Caspian Sea

Incident : Vessel Grounding Vessel Type : General Cargo Ship Location : 15 nautical miles South-East off Lagan, Russia Casualties/Pollution : Nil A cargo ship experienced steering gear failure while transiting Volga...

From The Vault: Vessel Explodes Killing 49 People

USS Tulip was a Union screw steam gunboat of 240 tons, built in 1862 at Brooklyn, intended as the lighthouse tender CHI KIANG for...

Seafarers Rescued From Pirates Off Ivory Coast

Ten of the 11 kidnapped Indian seafarers were released by the pirates today due to the rescue effort of the Indian authorities along with...

Are you Looking for a New Job? You are one among the 48%...

48% of the Asian maritime employees are looking out for a new job. A report presented at a breakfast seminar held in Singapore yesterday by...

‘The Clock is Ticking’ – El faro Captains Chilling Call

El Faro Captain Said 'The Clock is Ticking' in Chilling Final Phone Call In a chilling final phone call, the Captain of the freighter El...