Going with the Grain a Win for Ports
The global trade of grains does not generate the same volumes as coal and iron ore. But as a cargo, grains tend to be...
Chinese Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam’s Northern Coast
On June 24, a Chinese vessel reportedly sank of Vietnam's northern coast and its crew members were rescued.
What happened?
The Chinese vessel was enroute from...
[Watch] Tanker Breached, Major Oil Spill in Rotterdam
On June 24, a breached tanker was a major source of oil spill when it leaked 200 tons of fuel oil into the Sea.
What...
Hydraulic to Lower the Wheelhouse Failed Resulting in Allision
On June 23, a container ship allided against the Palmrain bridge due to low hydraulic power.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Alorba II’ was enroute from Basel...
Danish Maersk Line Ship Rescues 113 Off Italy
On June 23, a vessel belonging to the container shipping shipping Danish Maersk Line was instrumental in rescuing 113 migrants off the coast of...
Fire Due to Fuel Spraying from a Leaking Flange Aboard
Summary
On August 17, 2016, a fire broke out in the main engine room of the rollon/roll-off (Ro/Ro) passenger vessel Caribbean Fantasy when fuel spraying...
Compliant Fuel Not a Problem! USCG Set to Enforce 2020
Amidst the tension over meeting the deadline of 2020 sulphur cap, the USCG has said that they are ready to enforce the new rule,...
60% of the Current Ships May Go for Scrubbers
Ahead of the IMO sulphur cap deadline,almost 60% of the current ships are gearing up for the scrubbers switch. In order to cater to...
[Watch] Drone Captures Dramatic Sinking of Vessel
The MV Twin Capes sunk 130 feet below the Atlantic Ocean in the Del-Jersey-Land reef, 26 nautical miles off the coast. The 320 foot...
ABB Brings Efficiency and Sustainability to Two Ferries
ABB signs contract with Cochin Shipyard Ltd, the largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility in India, to deliver a first-ever integrated power and automation package...