Human Error to Blame for ‘Majority’ of Engine Damage Claims

An investigation by The Swedish Club into auxiliary engine damage has revealed that the majority of all damage takes place immediately after maintenance work....

Cargo Ship Sheltered in Celeiro After Cargo Shift

On January 4, a cargo vessel reportedly sought shelter in port after suffering from cargo shift. What happened? The cargo vessel ‘Wilson Avonmouth’ entered the port...

Freighter Intercepted on Suspicion of Illegal Arm Trading

On January 6, a freighter was detained on the basis and found to be suspicious of trading illegal arms. What happened? The freighter ‘Andromeda’ was intercepted...

Why Eco Shipping is Vital?

Companies use fancy materials to sell their products. But consumers are increasingly becoming aware of these hazardous materials and are opting for eco-friendly...

Crew Members Accused of Causing Deadly Collision

Two crew members have been found guilty of causing a deadly collision resulting in the death of 11 crew members. What happened? On August 2, 2017...

5 Shipping Trends We Might See in 2018

Summary 2017 saw some interesting developments, a few of them came as a surprise. Moreover, 2018 will likely see even more interesting themes to...

[Watch] Crashing Our Ship Into Ice Shelf

Video of National Geographic Explorer ship crashing into ice shelf on Antarctica expedition. First run was with 6knots and 2nd with 9knots. Disclaimer: This video...

Near Miss! Leopard Seal Interference with Diver

IMCA has reported a near miss incident in which diving operations had to be aborted when leopard seals started interfering. The incident occurred during...

Vessels Change Course on Less Attractive US Arbitrage

Vessels heading to the US and Caribbean with ultra low sulfur diesel from the Baltics and the Persian Gulf have reversed course after the...

Letter Reminds Cruise Ship Guests Not to Have Sex with Pizza

No matter how tasty it may be, please don’t have sex with a pizza. It’s messy, unhygenic, and probably extremely painful if you haven’t...