Master Failed to Prepare Ship’s Engine for Maneuver in High-Water

The bulk carrier Star of Abu Dhabi was anchored using two anchors on the Lower Mississippi River near Gramercy, Louisiana.  The vessel’s port anchor...

[Watch] 2018 IMO Awards Ceremony

Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort. Please...

New Quarterly Bunker Adjustment Formula by APL

As bunker prices fluctuate ahead of the IMO 2020 deadline, the global ocean carrier APL is opting for bunker adjustments. The company is...

TTEX Tonnage Exchange – Vessels for Swap Sale and Leaseback

The online shipping platform, the Tonnage Exchange (TTEX) aims to match vessels for swap sale, sale and leaseback, and charter transactions. Tonnage Exchange (TTEX) The first...

$2 Million Fine for Greek Shipowner in Magic Pipe Conviction

On December 13, the United States Department of Justice sentenced Navimax Corporation and ordered them to pay a fine of $2,000,000 for violating the act...

Ultramax Bulker with Wind Engines; Awarded Ship of the Year 2018

The MV Afros named 'Ship of the Year' at the prestigious Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2018. Delivered in January 2018 and managed...

Greek Carriers Control LNG Transport! Germany Falls Behind

Greek dominates the LNG shipping sector. Germany lags behind and is increasingly dependant on tankers. Order for LNG carriers reached 9 billion USD...

MPA Half Way in 2020 Action Plan Implementation

Bunker fuel sales in Singapore rose 4.2% year on year to a record 50.6 million mt in 2017. Shipowners to switch to more...

Female Cruise Captain Reveals What REALLY Happens Onboard

Female cruise captain reveals well-kept secret about what REALLY happens onboard. Kara Godfrey has shared the same in Express. First US woman cruise ship lead Cruise...

‘Drunken Tumble’ Down Hatch Loses Appeal For Damages

A Canadian man who injured his foot in a fall on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship has lost an appeal for damages. The Ruling The 11th...