Tanker Remains Seized Upon a Lawsuit

Since July 2017, two vessel have been seized with its crew members after lawsuit claims were filed against them. What happened? The vessels ‘Crystal East’ and...

Six Kidnapped Seafarer Freed

On November 13, six crew members of a cargo ship who were reportedly kidnapped last month have been released by the pirates. What happened? The crew...

Titan LNG Premieres with Fast Bunkering in Rotterdam

Titan LNG has yet again secured a first in the LNG bunkering market. On the 27th of October, Titan LNG bunkered the Wes Amelie...

Singapore’s Offshore and Marine Sector Boosts 3D Printing

Singapore has always been friendly to new technologies, and now they are going all out when it comes to embracing advanced manufacturing technology. This...

How to Invest in Shipping

By Rich SmithIf you ask me how to invest in shipping stocks, I have to reply: Why?Seriously, folks. There's a reason we call the...

Stranded New Caledonia Ship Breaks Up – Report

A container ship that was reportedly stranded on a reef off New Caledonia for several month has reportedly split in half.What happened? In July, the...

Captain and Pilot Jailed for Accident Due to “Illusion of Motion”

A former captain and a marine pilot have been sentenced to four months suspended sentences after pleading guilty to offenses in connection with the...

Barge Damaged in Allision with Bulk Carrier

On November 11, a barge reportedly suffered damages after alliding with a bulk carrier, the barge was heavily damaged. What happened? The bulk carrier ‘Mount Hope’...

Second Officer Found Dead Aboard a Car Carrier

On November 12, the ship officer of a vessel was reportedly found dead in his cabin with a bloody head. What happened? The police officials in...

Fuel Tank’s Faulty Emergency Shut-off Control Cable

Summary According to a report released by Canada’s Transportation Safety Board, the vessel Ken Mackenzie was heading to Fraser River, on 11 July 2016. During...