Is Gas From Hydraulic Fracturing Of Biological Origin?

A new study has found that some of the natural gas harvested by hydraulic fracturing may be of biological origin--made by microorganisms inadvertently injected...

[Watch] Ship’s Anchor Destroys Chunks Of Coral

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.beA local diver has posted a video featuring the destruction of Coral reef by the anchors of a cruise ship.  Diving instructor is reported...

Can a Failed Auxiliary Engine Governor Cause Funnel Fire?

Incident : Funnel FireMain Engine : DALIAN MBD - B&W 6S60MCAuxiliary Engine : No InformationVessel type : Chemical TankerLocation : Shipyard What Happened: A Complete overhaul of the main engine was...

[Watch] Drones to Replace Surveyors in Hull Survey

DNV GL has conducted several tests to survey hull using drones.  The classification team based in Gdansk, Poland, conducted the tests in Remontowa Shipyard. Drones...

5 Last-Minute Holiday Super Gift Ideas

Here is a list of ‘the last-minute cherishable gift ideas’! (Nobody knows that you bought it on the go! All that it requires is just...

Miss Spain Is Now Miss World 2015

Mireia Lalaguna Rozo of Spain was crowned Miss World 2015 on Saturday  at the Miss World Grand Final in Sanya, in Southern China.  Royo...

Maritime Strategies International Predicts Tankers Profitability

Strong second-quarter earnings are expected for dry bulk carriers in 2016 and tankers are heading for profitability levels.  Maritime Strategies International (MSI) has predicted...

Aground Cargo Ship In Vancouver Port Reports Zero Damages

Accident : Vessel GroundingVessel Type : Cargo ShipDate : 21st December 2015Location : Squamish Terminals, deep-water port north of VancouverCasualties/Pollution : NilA cargo ship ran aground at the Squamish...

Aurora LPG and Wilhelmsen Ship Management Join Forces

The shipowners prefer joint ventures with third parties.  Aurora LPG and Wilhelmsen Ship Management join forces to take care of the former’s VLGC fleet.The...

Cargo Ship Ran Aground In Quebec

Incident : Vessel GroundingVessel Type : Cargo ShipDate : 17th December 2015Location : Lake Saint-Louis, QuebecCasualties/Pollution : Minor quantity of hydraulic oil leakThe BBC Chartering cargo ship ran aground on a rock on December...