China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Rearranging Global Shipping?

Interest in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, now the preferred name for the One Belt, One Road scheme introduced by President Xi Jinping over...

Shipbuilders Get a Lift from Russia

Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), a debt-ridden shipbuilder that recently received another lifeline to stay afloat, held an event on Saturday in St....

[Watch] Container Ship Engine Room

Watch the little tour inside the heart of the biggest ro-ro/container ship in the world. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only.  This...

Corrosion and Water Washing Problems Found by ExxonMobil’s MobilGard

Unexpected issues springs during ExxonMobil MobilGard Cylinder Condition Monitoring programme The ExxonMobil MobilGard Cylinder Condition Monitoring programme has been running for 15 years, but has...

Fresh Piracy Attacks in Somalia Coast Invokes Uncertainty for Maritime Trade

A string of fresh piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia spells uncertainty for commodity dealers and consumers in East Africa. Menace of piracy returns: The...

Tanker Crew Tied Up and Robbed at Gunpoint

A tanker has reportedly been hijacked around 24nm West of Pulau Jemaja, Indonesia. What happened? It is reported that six persons armed with guns boarded a...

79 Deficiencies Lead to Cargo Ship Ban

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Papua New Guinea flagged cargo ship Kiunga Chief from entering or using Australian ports for...

$300,000 Fine in Corruption Scandal

Singapore Technologies Marine's (ST Marine) former group financial controller Ong Teck Liam was fined $300,000 on Monday (June 5) for her role in one...

When Will Exxon Be Worthless? Not If

These are dizzying days. Our best advice is to stay woke, and pay attention. As we prepare for a day that will revolve around...

Lighter Vessel Loaded with Cement Clinkers Capsizes in River

A lighter vessel carrying 800 tonnes of cement clinkers capsized in Pashur River along the Sundarbans in Bagerhat. What happened? The vessel, MV Sheba, with nine...