Case of Mistaken Identity: KOTC Denies Sinking of its Ship
Various reports have been circulating in the social media about a tanker belonging to KOTC reportedly sinking off the Oman coast.
What happened?
It is still...
Greek Shipping Firms Unhappy Over Existing Tax Regime
The Greek shipping companies have blamed tax as a reason for not switching to an alternative jurisdiction.
Report highlights unstable tax structure:
The report named, "Repositioning...
[Watch] Pipe Burst Aboard Ship
A pipe has burst on board a luxury cruise liner causing water to spurt through ceilings and one of the decks to flood.
For more...
Pipe Burst Floods Cruise Ship After Leaving Port
On September 6, a luxury cruise ship was flooded owing to a pipe burst just after disembarking from the Brisbane Port.
What happened?
The luxury cruise...
Shipping Industry Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Major shipping operators have been affected by hurricane harvey and most notably Hapag Lloyd has revealed that the services of three vessels has been...
What Happens When Your Cruise Gets Stuck in a Hurricane
Just two weeks after Hurricane Harvey, the United States is already bracing for the next storm. The Category 5 Hurricane Irma is already ripping through the...
A New Guide to the Ballast Water Convention
Danish Shipping launches a new guide regarding the implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention, which will enter into force on 8 September 2017.
In...
Fleet Transformation: What Blockchain Can Really Do
By Sofia Fürstenberg
Sofia Fürstenberg worked with DNV GL and at AP Moller Maersk in its maritime technology division before starting her own consultancy. She...
Wrong Choice of Towing Method Caused Ships To Sink
On the night between 21 and 22 December 2016, the Danish offshore supply ships MÆRSK SEARCHER and MÆRSK SHIPPER capsized and sank in the...
Mega-Ships: Is Bigger Always Better?
"Mega-Ship" - This term was coined around 2013 with the advent of Triple E series of ships of Maersk line capable of carrying 18,340...
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