‘Beaching’ of Vessels for Shipbreaking – Legal or Illegal?
In light of increasing public and political concern globally over the practice of beaching vessels for dismantling, Gard reviews the current legal regime that...
Cruise Passenger Accused of Sex Assault
On August 10, a cruise ship passenger has been accused of sexual assault on another passenger in the Bermuda area.
What happened?
The passenger has been...
Broken Bridge Blocks Ships from Port
On August 10, the Rio Vista bridge got stuck in a downwards position and the middle section has been closed down for traffic.
What happened?
The...
[Watch] Dutch Freighter Collided with Pier at Ceuta
On Aug 14, 2018, around 11.30 a.m. the "Manisa Camilla" collided with the heliport pier while docking at the Alfau wharf in Ceuta with...
Presence of 4–Cumyl–Phenol Identified! How Bad Bunkers Damage Ships
Do authorities really care?Contaminated fuel delivered in some ports from January 2018
Mechanical failures due to contaminated fuels
Small plastic stones/rocks found
Phenolic...
More Ships Adding Scrubbers to their Smokestacks to Support Fuel Oil Usage in 2020:...
There seems to be an increase in interest for ships on adding a cleaning systems to their smokestacks. This means that the vessels will...
It’s a Container Cell Guides
Containers are commonly stowed below deck and sometimes on deck within fixed vertical cell guides, which guide them into place and ensure that they...
Explosion Aboard Oil Tanker Off Oman, 3 Missing
On August 14, an explosion occurred onboard an oil tanker and three crew members were reported to be missing.
What happened?
The tanker vessel ‘MT Desh...
Two Self-Propelled Hyperbaric Lifeboats from JFD
Next generation self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboats (SPHLs) for diver's safety
Drive to significantly improve offshore safety standards
Highly capable hyperbaric lifeboat in place...
Hit and Run Ship Identified
The vessel that had been involved in a hit and run case with a fishing boat has been identified.
What happened?
An unidentified vessel which was...