The End of Swiss Federal State Guarantee for Cargo Vessels
The end of the Swiss federal state guarantee for cargo vessels – a trigger for the tonnage tax?
The Swiss Federal Council decided to terminate...
The Swedish Club Delivers on a Firm Foundation
At the closure of the renewal season The Swedish Club is pleased to report performance in line with expectations and consistent with its strategy...
[Watch] NASSCO Sea Trials Third SEACOR ECO Tanker
On February 20, NASSCO shipbuilders took the Eco tanker Liberty to sea for the very first time for tests and trials. Designed for increased...
How to Deal With Motion Sickness
Motion sickness — an inner ear disorder that causes nausea, dizziness and even vomiting — is an unpleasant but common occurrence on car, boat...
IBIA: Low Sulfur Regulations Workable?
IMO Low-Sulfur Fuel Proposals; Association says 2020 decision may be based on overly optimistic fuel availability forecast.
The 2020 deadline of IMO’s MEPC 70 proposals...
Merchant Marines Remembered with Flag
A new flag for unsung heroes in World War II has joined the hall of military flags at the Washington County Municipal Center.
The Merchant...
General Cargo Ship Damaged After Grounding Off Norway
A general cargo ship ran aground in Norway after it blacked out being stuck on the reefs.
What happened?
The general cargo ship Bulk Viking ran...
Easing Counter Measures May See Rise in Piracy
Easing counter measures may see rise in piracy off Somalia coast, warns Secretary General, Mission to Seafarers
Piracy off the coast of Somalia, which has...
Seajacking Attempt Thwarted
In another incident, a sea-jacking attack was thwarted by patrolling navy ships after responding to a distress call.
What happened?
Last week, a sea-jacking attempt by...
Fire in Engine Room on Board Cruise Ship
The cruise ship Costa Magica caught fire in the engine room during a voyage to Pointe-a-Pitre in Guadeloupe.
What happened?
The vessel was on cruising in...