Barge Damaged in Allision with Bulk Carrier

On November 11, a barge reportedly suffered damages after alliding with a bulk carrier, the barge was heavily damaged. What happened? The bulk carrier ‘Mount Hope’...

Second Officer Found Dead Aboard a Car Carrier

On November 12, the ship officer of a vessel was reportedly found dead in his cabin with a bloody head. What happened? The police officials in...

Fuel Tank’s Faulty Emergency Shut-off Control Cable

Summary According to a report released by Canada’s Transportation Safety Board, the vessel Ken Mackenzie was heading to Fraser River, on 11 July 2016. During...

[Watch] Cruise Ship Rope Snaps as Passenger is Thrown into the Sea

A VIRAL video shows the moment a cruise ship moorings snap, throwing a passenger into the sea. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose...

BWMS an Overregulation! Michigan may Weaken Policy

Michigan lawmakers were poised Wednesday to weaken a policy that prohibits oceangoing cargo ships from releasing ballast water at the state’s ports until it...

MSC’s 98% Crew Retention Rate: Insight From a Leader of Seafarers

Seafarers today are increasingly attracted to sophisticated training, professional development, and long-term employment. That’s according to a survey by MSC Shipmanagement, the Cyprus-based unit of...

Most New Ships will be Scrubber Ready

Debate over whether or not scrubbers are a good thing for shipping and why some consider them not be their favoured solution for meeting the...

Wallem, USCG in Safety Initiative

Two US Coast Guard (USCG) marine inspectors recently sailed on board the Wallem-managed 2005-built Aframax 'Tofteviken’. This formed part of the USCG's Ship Rider Programme,...

Fire in Engine Room Aboard a Cargo Ship in Essequibo River

On 9th November 2017, fire erupted reportedly aboard a cargo vessel “MV BELLE” that was moored at Good Success, Wakenaam Island in Essequibo River....

Market Slump has Likely Passed – Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Car and vehicle shipper Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Asa CEO Craig Jasienski told the company’s Q3 earnings call: The bottom of the market has probably...