[Watch] Ship Pummeled by 40-Foot Waves

Passengers aboard a luxury cruise liner off the coast of New South Wales had their trip disrupted when some severe weather crossed the ship’s...

Bunker Prices Uncertain in Houston, Panama

Bunker suppliers and traders active in Houston and Panama said Tropical Storm Harvey is creating uncertainty for prices because participants don't know how long...

Deadlines Eased, New Schedules Set for Ship Owners

By Tom Kirk Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 71 was a very busy week and ship owners can now benefit from having a firm view...

Cargo Containers Lost at Sea are Hard to Count, Track

About 20 days ago, a cargo ship caught in rough swells off the Brazilian coast lost 45 shipping containers. Video on social media shows fishermen in small boats scavenging...

Liner Lubrication Paves Way for Knowing Your Engines Better

Marine Engines are one among the most critical mechanical structures that is put to operation for prolonged hours at Green Sea’s. Often on board...

Research Ship Becomes a Floating Classroom

For the first time, the CSIRO has allowed undergraduates access to the RV Investigator for an opportunity to explore the vessel's laboratories and research...

Conditions Prime for More Ship Demolitions

Activity in the demolition market is primed for an increase, a trend already occurring in the industry. With prices rising above the $400/lt LDT...

Shippers Prep for Asia-Europe Trade Volatility

Shippers and forwarders, some already bruised following the rollout of new global container shipping alliances and subsequent delays in the trade between China and...

It’s Time to Revisit Cars in Containers

By Jeroen van Oekel What’s the difference between roll-on, roll-off and container shipping? If you answered, “One can efficiently transport cars and trucks far better than...

Bow Thruster Replacement in Stages Keeps Cruise Vessel on Schedule

by Hydrex A 208-meter cruise vessel sailing in the Caribbean suffered steering problems after one of its two bow thrusters malfunctioned. Having to depend on...