Genco Shipping to Acquire Two Capesize Vessels
The Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (Genco) has initiated an agreement to acquire two 2016-built, South Korean 180 000 DWT capesize vessels for a...
Impact of Digital Access on Seafarers’ Well-being and Social Connections
Study shows the effects a lack of connectivity has on social cohesion and domestic relationships
Seafarers see online access as an important deciding...
In global Race for Megaships, Lines Think Size is Everything
The Korean Shipping companies are facing the heat in this fast-paced shipping industry. Since the largest Korean Shipping line Hanjin Shipping closed its doors...
Famous Titanic Rescue Ship the Carpathia Remembered After 100 Years
A HUNDRED years ago today the Carpathia, a ship made famous for rescuing passengers from the Titanic, was bound from Liverpool, head to Boston...
Port of Amsterdam Plant will Convert Plastic to Ship Fuel
Just when the plastic hazard is starting to affect trade as well as environment, the port of Amsterdam takes a major step against that...
CMA CGM Selects BIO-SEA BWMS for 17 Boxships
CMA CGM, one of the world’s largest container carriers with a fleet of 454 vessels, has contracted France-based BIO-UV Group to supply its BIO-SEA...
[Watch] Vessel Crushed Between Cargo Ship and Processor
On July 13, a couple fishing in the in the Nushagak Bay off Clarks Point had a miraculous escape after their gillnetter was crushed...
Cargo Ship Still Aground Off Caithness
On July 19, a cargo vessel ran aground near Pentland Skerries between Orkney and the Caithness coast.
What happened?
The 292 foot long cargo vessel ‘Priscilla’...
Ship Arrested for €95,000 Claim
In July 2017, a vessel belonging to an Estonian company was seized after it was sued by the owners over claiming an interest.
What happened?
The...
Scrubbers: Are you Ready for the Heat?
Scrubber suppliers confirm the trend behind recent announcements – ship owners are finally making investment decisions. But the scramble for installations ahead of 2020...