NYK-operated Ship Recognized for Contribution to Marine Weather Forecasts
NYK-operated Taharoa Destiny, a vessel dedicated to the transport of ironsand slurry,* was recently awarded the Meteorological Agency’s Director-General Award for the contribution the...
The Struggle to Make Diesel-Guzzling Cargo Ships Greener
Unlike vehicles and power plants, cargo ships remain conveniently out of sight to most of us. Yet shipping is the linchpin of our modern...
Earthquake Rocks Osaka! Bunkering Not Affected
On June 18, Osaka was rocked by a strong earthquake that hit the western coast of Japan but bunkering operations at the port were...
On the Waterfront: Rogue Wave Survivor Renamed
A cargo vessel which was deemed as a rogue wave survivor has been renamed and is tasked with loading logs for China.
What happened?
In early...
Generator Fire on Freighter
On June 18, a bulk carrier freighter caught fire due to a generator fire which erupted onboard the vessel.
What happened?
The 1,013 foot bulk carrier...
Seafarer Shortage Looms for Ship Companies
Due to aging workforce, the shipping companies are facing a looming crisis of labour shortage with numerous seafarer positions left in the lurch.
Recruitment drive
To...
Sex, Drugs, and EDM: Crazy Cruise Ship Secrets from the Onboard DJ
For many people, a big Caribbean cruise means a multi-day party on the open seas. Food, so much food. Cocktails, ditto. “Exotic” port-of-call excursions...
[Watch] Delaware Ferry Intentionally Sunk to Become a Reef
A ship that spent decades crossing the Delaware Bay was sunk on purpose Friday to become part of a system of artificial reefs.
The MV...
Guess Who is the Fastest Growing National Ship Register in the World!
Recent changes to the law introduced by the Danish government increased the amount of merchant shipping registered under the national flag by almost 25...
Will Things Change After the Houston Bunker Fuel Fiasco?
A few weeks back I had written about wildebeest in the Serengeti park and how this scenario was akin to all the ship operators...
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