[Watch] Poor Tow Line on Severe Weather Leads to Grounding

UK MAIB issued an investigation report on the grounding of the semi-submersible rig Transocean Winner, on the Isle of Lewis, following the loss of...

Mesmerising Video! A 12,000 Tonne Ship Docks in Grimsby

This is the amazing footage of a 12,000 tonne ship being guided into the heart of Grimsby docks like a thread on the eye...

Stowaways Hidden Inside Ship’s Refrigerator

On September 25, two stowaways who were found hiding inside the ship’s refrigerator for 13 hours were airlifted to hospital. What happened? The Kingsbridge Police received...

‘World’s Biggest, Most Powerful’ Nuclear Icebreaker Ship

Russia has floated out the world’s largest nuclear-powered icebreaker ship as the country moves to reinforce its leadership in the Arctic. Crowds gathered to watch...

Captain of Bulk Carrier Found Intoxicated During Inspection

On September 24, during a routine inspection carried out on a bulk carrier the captain of the vessel was found to be under the...

Cargo Slips and Fall into Water While Loading

On September 25, few of the cargo container reportedly slipped and fell into the water while being loaded onto the containership. What happened? The containership ‘Allin’...

Bulk Carrier to be Auctioned

The bulk carrier TRADING FABRIZIA, stranded at Kingston Jamaica since last year because of troubled owner, is to be auctioned soon, said Jamaica Supreme...

Container Vessel Firefighting Regulations “Inadequate”

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has warned that Solas firefighting regulations for container vessels are “inadequate” – particularly as ships have grown in recent...

The Maritime Standard Awards 2017 – Finalists Revealed!

The Maritime Standard has announced the names of the finalists for its fourth annual The Maritime Standard Awards, to be held on Monday, 23rd...

Rolls-Royce Sign Ship Energy Management Agreement

Inmarsat and Rolls-Royce have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to have the option to make the Rolls-Royce Energy Management system available via Inmarsat...