Cargo Ship Involved in a Messy Oil Spill
The Story:
A shipping vessel docked in the vicinity of Caribbean Dockyard has been a source of oil spill into the Gulf of Persia.
What happened?
The...
Mystery! Two Americans found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship
The story :
On November 30, two American tourists were found dead aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Anthem of the Seas, after it docked...
50 Years After Shipwreck took 28 Lives, the Lone Survivor’s Tale
The ill-fated ship had left the Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Lackawanna, heading toward Minnesota to pick up some iron ore when it ran into...
“Winter is Coming!” – Cold Flow Concerns & Winterising Your MGO
During the last couple of winter seasons, cold flow concerns in MGO have become a real concern. This is largely due to the increased...
Shipping is an Old Industry with Endless New Challenges
In today’s fast-changing world, crystal balls are less reliable than ever, but sitting with two panels of shipping veterans at the recent Lloyd’s List...
Supply Chain Efficiency Data Released by Carbon War Room
The story:
At the World Ocean Council’s Sustainable Ocean Summit, Carbon War Room, exactEarth, and University Maritime Advisory Service (UMAS) launched BetterFleet, a free-to-access ship...
3 Challenges With Automated Ships
Automated shipping methods could impact the supply chain on multiple fronts, including land, air and sea. While driverless cars have been a large part...
A Behind-the-scenes Look at the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
Operating the world’s largest cruise ship means a lot of moving parts.
Below the guest decks on Royal Caribbean International’s new Harmony of the Seas...
How Far Need You Go? – Shipowners’ Rights and Duties
How far need you go? - Shipowners’ rights and duties when left in possession of the cargo following a withdrawal of the vessel
by Matthew...
Will the Vessel in Layup Attract a Lower Premium Rating?
The Club acknowledges that vessels entering into laid up status present a much lower risk. As a consequence, policies written by the Club can...