The Seaman Guard Ohio crew – still await trial after 21 months of detention...

In a new turn of events, the Supreme court has now redirected trial of 35 crewmen, found on board the Ohio vessel, back to...

Egyptian Cargo Vessel Capsizes off Safaga Port

Egyptian cargo vessel Taba (3,133 dwt, built 1985) capsized in the Red Sea around 20nm from Safaga Port on Sunday. The vessel, managed by Lebanon-based...

General Cargo Vessel Runs Aground Off Vietnam

A General cargo vessel Hai Truong 36 (1,013 dwt, built 2002) has run aground on July 5 off the coast of Binh Thuan province, South Vietnam. The...

“Hercules-2” The Mega-Project Officially Launched

MAN Diesel & Turbo, Wärtsilä and Winterthur Gas & Diesel to collaborate on major, EU-funded project.A major cross-industry initiative led by MAN Diesel &...

7 year-old boy killed in Chicago along with nine others

Chicago witnesses yet another gun violence which had left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.  Amari Brown, a 7 year old boy was...

John Kerry Predicts The Need For ‘Hard Choices’ In Iran Nuclear Talks

Considering Tuesday as deadline, “hard choices” are to be made if a deal over Iran’s nuclear programme is to be made said US Secretary...

[Watch] DNV GL – Tool for Trim Optimization

In a market where every drop of fuel counts, low-level fuel consumption is a must.  But how can precise knowledge about a vessel’s fuel...

[Watch] World’s largest ore carrier arrives in China’s Qingdao Port.

The world's largest iron ore cargo ship has arrived in east China's Qingdao Port. The vessel is one of four large iron ore cargo...

Why I want to become a Captain.

Here is a piece of write-up by an anonymous 10-year old  kid explaining why he wants to become a Ship's Captain.What do you think? Source: Unknown. 

IMO Launches News Magazine.

International Maritime Organization has issued the second issue of 2015 of its online magazine with a brand new design including a wide range of...