SeaThigor Shaft Seal Wins Innovation Award
Thordon Bearings’ revolutionary shaft seal SeaThigor took home the Marine Propulsion Innovation Award last night following the Riviera Maritime Media-organised awards and gala dinner,...
Diana Shipping Announces Time Charter Contract with Glencore
One of Diana’s Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Arethusa is up for a charter with the Glencore Agriculture B.V. of Rotterdam. Recently, Diana...
China’s $1 Billion White Elephant
Chinese with its vast repertoire is dominating the south-east asian trade scene. As many as 60000 ships pass through the Chinese operated port in...
Tug Detained in Vigo
On March 19, a tug was detained for serious shortcoming and was reportedly fined 50,000 Euros.
What happened?
The tug 'Eddy 1' was running low on...
Dutch Freighter Attacked, Crew Kidnapped
On April 21, a dutch freighter was attacked by Nigerian pirates and kidnapping several crew members.
What happened?
The Dutch cargo ship ‘FWN Rapide’ was attacked...
Two Crew Die on Board a Ship Due to Gas Leakage
In an unfortunate turn of events, two Chinese sailors have lost their lives after being exposed to a gas leak onboard a cargo vessel.
What...
Fake Maritime Institutes Leave Thousands of Youth High and Dry
A crackdown has been initiated the Director General of Shipping on bogus maritime institutions offering fake competency certificates. This unexpected move has resulted in the...
[Watch] Cruise Ship Battered by Monstrous Waves
A VIRAL video shows a cruise ship go underwater after battling rough seas.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not...
The Juridical Nature of Shipping Liens Over Sub-freights
The shipowner’s appeal against the Singapore High Court’s decision in Duncan, Cameron Lindsay and another v Diablo Fortune Inc and another matter SGHC...
Sulphur Scrubbers ‘No Silver Bullet’ for Shipping Industry – Wartsila
Wartsila says installing scrubbers isn’t the silver bullet.
The move comes on the recent developments 2020 sulphur cap imposed by IMO.
Wartsila have...