General Cargo Ship Sank in Indonesian Waters Update

On December 8, a general cargo vessel reportedly sank in Indonesian waters and the vessel was loaded with cargo when the incident occurred. What happened? The...

Two Fatalities After Finnish Vessel Capsizes

On December 10, two maritime pilots tragically lost their lives after their vessel capsized and sank at Sea. What happened? A Finnpilot Pilotage vessel ‘L242’ reportedly...

Hydrodynamic Interaction Forces Results in Collision

Summary On 24 June 2017 at about 0735, the tug Arafura Sea Delta collided with the general cargo ship Thorco Crystal about 2 NM west of...

[Watch] Wreckage of Vessel That Fired First American Shot in WWII

The infamous U.S.S. Ward fired at a Japanese submarine an hour before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

What are People’s Biggest Cruise Fears?

Everyone loves the smell of the Ocean, the feeling of wind in the hair combined with access to open bars and various fun activities....

Making Headway into Alternative Fuels

LPGreen, a joint development project between four leaders in the maritime industry, has been working on a concept design for an LPG carrier capable...

Shipping Costs are Surging Globally

The cost of moving pretty much every dry-bulk commodity — from fertilizer to salt to rocks — has surged since July, lifting the London-based...

ABB Opens First ABB Ability Collaborative Operation Center in China

ABB has added Shanghai to its global network of ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operation Centers, after formally opening a new facility to coincide with Marintec...

ABB’s First Azipod D Propulsion System Now in Operation

ABB, the leading propulsion solution provider, has revealed that an 8,000 kW rescue tug, the first vessel installed with its Azipod D electric propulsion...

Ship Registration in the Netherlands

Registration Eligibility Which ships are eligible for registration in the national shipping register(s) and which parties may register ships? Seagoing and inland waterway vessels are eligible for...