Aronnax: Safer, Without Blame
A new tool to help navigation officers learn from their actions has the potential to vastly improve ship safety without undermining the role of...
Imagine Ecdis and Positioning Systems Attacked!
Experts warn about the seriousness of cyber security
As ships get more sophisticated and more reliant on internet and satellite-based information exchange, “there is an...
Seasonal Slowdown? Baltic Exchange Falls to 802 Points
Baltic Dry Index falls to 802, down 11 points
On October 26 2016, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 11 points, reaching 802 points.
Baltic Dry...
[Watch] Why We Totally Wish We Worked on the Eemsborg
Watch as the Dutch cargo vessel glides through the beautiful St. Marys River at dusk.
YouTubian Dan Vaught posted this time lapse video he shot...
[Watch] This Bike Helmet is Collapsible
The Closca Fuga is made by Closca Design.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news...
Shipping Industry Meets in Tokyo to Discuss Mutual Challenges
Some 200 representatives of classification societies, shipbuilders and shipowners came together in Tokyo last week for their annual ‘Tripartite Meeting’ on issues of common...
Bahri Wins Top Award at Dubai Maritime Event
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), a global leader in logistics and transportation, said it won the ‘Ship Owner/Operator of the Year’ award...
MOL Safety Standard Specifications Rolled Out
The “MOL Safety Standard Specifications” brochure was unveiled by the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
The “MOL Safety Standard Specifications” are exclusive to MOL and go...
Spot Rates on Uptrend! Hope Shines for 2017
As carriers and BCOs head into contract negotiations for 2017, spot market rates on Asia-Europe are on an upward trend, a promising development for...
[Watch] How Miscommunication can Cause Ship Collisions?
Watch a Video based case study on collision between two ships. It's mostly a simulated presentation but interesting enough to present a clear picture...