Panama, IMO Drawn Into ‘Mauritius Disaster’ International Cover Up

Wakashio has brought heartache to islanders of Mauritius. Various governments have expressed discomfort with the sinking of the front section of the vessel. ...

Suspected Hijacked Tanker Safe?

Panama-flagged ship boarded by Somali police is safe and underway. The EU force said there had been certain incidents on board the vessel...

Furukawa and EMP Launch Ship Battery Replacement Service

High-performance class-approved batteries can reduce replacement costs & improve safety. Furukawa Battery and EMP launched a service to help ship owners reduce battery...

A 30-year-old Borewell Leaking Methane Discovered At North Sea

Greenpeace activists documented a large methane leak. The methane leak is located in the British exclusive economic zone in the North Sea. The...

A.P. Moller-Maersk Records Profit in Q2 Amid COVID-19

A.P. Moller-Maersk may generate $1.5 billion more in operating profit this year. Soren Skou expects container volumes to be back at 2019 levels...

Newbuild Mega-containership Arrivals Can Upset Box Trades

Containership orderbook is at a historic low with a backlog of 86 ships. Deployment of 1.47 million teu of capacity on the newbuild...

Foreign Flagged Ships Detained in the UK During July 2020

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that nine foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during July 2020 after failing port...

Faulty Cargo Plan Leads To Containership Unstability

Container ship developed a starboard list, lost stability and rested on a pier at Chittagong port, reports Maritime Bulletin.  What happened? Container ship OEL HIND developed...

[Watch] 25 Kilos of Cocaine Seized On Board a Bulk Carrier

Anti-narcotics division and Coast Guard seized 25 kilos of cocaine from a bulk carrier. Master and senior officers of the Japanese capesize bulk...

Maersk Records 16% Revenue Loss in Q2 Due To Covid 19

Danish shipping firm A.P. Moller-Maersk recorded a drop in second-quarter revenue. The demand destruction from the coronavirus pandemic reduced the company's container volumes...