The Chancellor’s Visit To EU Capitals, For UK’s EU Membership

George Osborne the UK Chancellor visits EU capitals in the wake of UK universities’ campaign for EU membership.  UK government is likely to hold...

Three Ships Take Test Run Through The New Suez Canal Just Before Its Formal...

Anticipating the formal inauguration of the New Suez Canal which will take place on the 6th of August 2105, authorities test ran three ships...

Richard Colton Bequeaths 2 Classic Ferraris to RNLI for their Lifeboat Funds.

RNLI founded since 1824 is the world's largest charity that saves lives at sea.  They operate in and around coasts of UK, Ireland, the...

The LSMGO Prices Dip Alongside The Collapse In Oil Prices Worldwide

For past one year, there has been a steady decline in low sulphur marine gas oil prices.  Earlier, experts had predicted that the transition...

Seven Crew Members Of Bomar Mercury Hospitalized Due To Gas Intoxication

Two of the seven seamen onboard the chemical/oil Products tanker Bomar Mercury were hospitalized in critical condition after inhaling a toxic gas by name...

Piston Ring Breakage, Liner wear and Fuel Valve Failure – Consequences of Using Off-Specification...

Particulars: Ship Type : Mid-sized Bulk Carrier. Location : Singapore Anchorage (Bunkering). Engine : Daihatsu 6DK32, 4 Stroke Diesel engine. Scenario:  The vessel was scheduled to sail to Europe and due to...

Focus On Fall Preventer Devices By Japan P&I Club

Many a times, routine lifeboat drills and maintenance result in personnel’s injury and even death.  The Japan P&I Club focuses on fall preventer devices,...

Greek Customs Seize Panamanian Vessel Carrying 16 Armored Vehicles

A Roro carrier, bound for Khalid port in Libya, was stopped at the port of Keratsini and detained by Greek customs for smuggling 16...

“Weathered Oil” Washes Up On Three Australian Beaches

Clumps of oil, the size of a palm have been reported to have washed ashore on the beaches of Forrest Beach near Ingham, on...

Panama Canal’s Water Levels Dip Due To Lack Of Rain

The Panama Canal’s water levels have dwindled due to lack of rain this year.  Thus, the PCA is considering issuing an advance notice to all vessels...