Suez Canal Rebate Guide: Navigating The Rebate System

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has implemented a rebate system as an incentive to attract more ships to use the Suez Canal instead of...

[Watch] Capsized Ship Brought Back To Surface

Watch: Capsized ship brought back to surface in Grand Harbour recovery operation A fishing trawler that had capsized in the Grand Harbour after being...

A Castle on the Sea

By Jan_Hein The last time I saw Picton Castle she was under full, magnificent sail, cutting a path through the 2015 Classic Regatta fleet in...

Chinese ECA: 0.50% Sulphur Requirements on Shore for Marine Fuel

China further strengthens the requirements covering emissions of air pollutants from ships operating within its three domestic emission control areas (ECAs).  From 1 October...

South Street Seaport will Lose One of its Historic Ships

Say goodbye to a South Street Seaport staple: After docking downtown for more than 40 years, the old sailing ship Peking will return to...

Fighter Jet Starts Fire Aboard a Naval Ship

On August 29, due to an accidental fuel tank ejection from a fighter aircraft a minor fire broke out aboard the Indian Naval ship...

Three Officers Indicted in Taiwan’s Fatal Missile Mishap

On August 29, Kaohsiung District Prosecutors office reported that a petty officer surnamed Kao has been charged with negligent homicide in a case...

Green Ships & Compliance

By Claus Beiersdorfer Environmental regulations for ships are getting more stringent, but automated sensor technology could help ship operators remain in compliance. The recent agreement signed...

Different Directions for Flettner Rotors

There are positive indications that Flettner rotors have a great deal from now they could prove to be an untapped goldmine.  However, the criterion...

SMM 2016: World Premieres from Around the Globe

The world’s leading maritime industries expo is a showcase for the future.  More than 2,150 exhibitors from all parts of the world will present...