Pitch Propeller Thought to Have Triggered Accident
Since Feb 20, the "Akacia" was berthed inside the damaged lock of the Kiel-Canal in Kiel-Holtenau at 3.30 p.m. along with the tug "Wolf",...
Grounded Cargo Ship Salvaged After Almost Three Weeks
On February 3, a cargo vessel was reportedly grounded off Zhuwei Fishing Harbor, Taoyuan and caused oil pollution.
What happened?
The cargo vessel ‘Hang Yu 11’...
System Can Predict Container Breakdowns
Researchers in Denmark claim to have developed a system that can identify problems with a refrigerated container before they break down.
The transportation of perishable...
Cargo Vessel Rescued in Kylerhea Narrows
On February 18, a cargo vessel stricken sans its steering power was reportedly rescued from Kylerhea straits.
What happened?
Emergency calls were raised by the 1,200-tonne...
Use BWMS More to Improve Reliability, Says USCG
In its latest policy letter, the US Coast Guard (USCG) has urged ship owners to use ballast water management systems (BWMS) more often.
Policy letter
The...
Scrubbers’ Hidden Benefit
Under MARPOL Annex VI, the IMO has so far regulated NOx and SOx and also through the EEDI rules some effort to control CO2...
Self-Closing Valve Ruptures Mud Hose
Summary:
A vessel was discharging Oil Based Mud while alongside in Port. Prior to operations, a tool box talk was held and all necessary precautions were...
Shell Time Charters Two Pioneering LNG-Powered Tankers from SCF Group
Russian state-owned shipping company SCF Group has signed time charter agreements with a unit of Royal Dutch Shell for the charter of two of...
Tanker Shipping: Markets Under Massive Pressure from Low Demand Growth
Overview
The future of oil demand and subsequently of tanker demand is very much policy driven. It has been so in the past to some...
Dry Bulk Shipping: Seasonal Cargo Demand Drops
Overview
The fleet is growing at the slowest pace since 1999, and solid growth in demand means that the dry bulk shipping industry must face...
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