[Watch] $40 Million Penalty for Magic Pipe Use
Princess Cruises’ US$40 million penalty for illegally dumping oil waste could lead to fines for other cruise operators – while training is key to...
Is China Really a Threat to Maritime Trade?
Western media commonly claims that more than US$5 trillion in trade passes through the South China Sea annually. This figure appears to originate from...
Shipping Bodies to Form ‘Task Force’ for Seafarers
Representatives of various Indian shipping associations have come forward to form a ‘task force’ to work towards increasing the global share of Indian seafarers,...
Asia Tankers – VLCC Rates to Hold Steady
Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) are set to hold around the current levels ahead of a possible bounce later this month...
[Watch] The Pasha Bulker Storm: The Day the Ship Hit the Sand
Mother nature is in one of her moods - cranky and showing no respect. For hours, she has furiously lashed out with 110kmh winds...
DMCA Makes its Mark at Norshipping 2017
Dubai’s growing role as a global hub for the maritime sector was a key message communicated to visitors to Norshipping 2017 in Norway, as...
Greece Seeks to Lure U.K. – Based Shipowners, Brokers on Brexit
The Greek government wants to persuade shipowners and shipping-insurance companies based in London to move their European Union headquarters to Greece as the U.K....
[Watch] Insane Basketball Shot onto Ship!
The most insane thing we've ever seen. And that's saying something. Great times in Istanbul!
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...
Freighter Disabled in Kiel Canal
On June 4, 2017 a freighter reportedly got disabled in a Canal and required the assistance of rugs to rescue it.
What happened?
Enroute from Aviles...
Cargo Ship Lost Engine and Her Launch Broken Down
An RNLI lifeboat crew has carried out what it describes as "one of its most unusual rescues".
What happened?
Volunteers from the Tynemouth Station were called...