Lack of Proactive Decision on Towline Ends in Vessel Re-grounding
This case study is based on the accident report investigated by the MAIB with regard to the the grounding and recovery of the container...
World’s Largest Dam Reaches Maximum Capacity Flooding China
Extreme floods have hit China’s Three Gorges dam, which recorded the largest inflow of water in its history.
Inflows to the world’s largest...
DNV GL Highlights Cyber Security ‘Type Approval’ Norms
The impact of unauthorized, and even authorized, access to ships’ systems can be catastrophic, potentially resulting in reputational, financial and environmental damage.
As...
Crew Changes To Get Harder With These ‘Dire Strategies’
Charterers and owners are not showing themselves in a good light in terms of helping out with shipping’s humanitarian crisis at sea.
Charterers...
Survey Shows VLSFO Fuel Switch ‘Not Easy’
In a survey carried out by BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO, respondents said that LSFO had been de-bunkered as a consequence of 0.50%...
Synergy’s ‘SMARTShip’ System To Manage Norden Tankers
Synergy Group and D.S. NORDEN have formed a new joint venture.
The association is to handle the technical management of NORDEN’s owned tanker...
70% Reduction in Port Charges To Boost Cruise Tourism
According to a Ship Technology report, The Ministry of Shipping in India has changed tariff rates for the cruise vessels in a bid to...
Mauritius Bulker Complies with IMO’s Conventions, Defends Panama Ship Registry
Panama Ship Registry defends its reputation after Mauritius bunker spill.
Bulk carrier Wakashio spilled around 1,000 mt of bunker fuel before breaking apart.
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Mauritius Incident Proves Global Shipping Need Changes: Richard Branson
In a major development, Virgin Group Founder and strong advocate for ocean sustainability, entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, expressed his sorrow and solidarity for the...
Satellite Images Show Mauritius Ship Towed Towards Antarctica
An overhead satellite image taken on Wednesday 19 August at 7.39 am shows Wakashio wreck being towed out to sea in the direction of...
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