[Watch] Terrifying Moments! Ship Attacked by Pirates

A CRUISE ship was attacked by two boatloads of weapon-wielding pirates, and one passenger caught it on video. Taken from one of the ship’s windows,...

Industry Collaborates to Produce Engine Failure Guidance

A global insurer and classification society have joined together to issue blackout and engine failure guidance to operators. The booklet is a result of a...

Top 4 Risks in Shipping! A Lloyd’s List

Shipping can be a risky business. Today, when things go wrong at sea, the prospect of successfully salvaging an ultra large vessel is anything...

Expect More Consolidation in Shipping Says Maersk

There is still room for more buyouts in the shipping industry despite recent mergers, according to a senior industry executive. Maersk chief operating officer Soren...

Loose Servomotor Grub Screw Led To Grounding

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued an investigation report on the loss of control and grounding of the ro-ro passenger ferry “Hebrides”,...

London’s Dominance in Global Shipping Questioned

A debate was held this week as to whether London would remain the pre-eminent global shipping service centre, post Brexit. It was hosted at Lloyd’s...

Cargo Ship Grounding, Turkey, Black Sea

On Sep 15, a general cargo ship ANNETTA reportedly ran aground while approaching Zonguldak Port, Turkey, about a mile north of port’s entrance. No...

V-Heliscrub on Sea Trial – The Lightest, Cheapest, and Fastest Scrubber

Yesterday, Viswa Lab held a Technical Seminar to inform interested parties and customer about progress and innovations in their SCRUBBER product line and DESULFURIZATION...

Transas Survival Craft Simulator Eliminates Drill Risks

Transas has introduced a new Survival Craft Simulator (SCS) to prepare crew for the multitude of possible scenarios that can occur during lifeboat drills,...

Wife Stole Identity to Start New Life as Cruise Ship Captain

A cruise ship captain has been detained for leading a double life after the murder of husband. She was exposed while renewing her mariner’s...