Casino Cruise Ship Runs Amok, “Captain’s Error” Blamed

A Texas casino cruise ship named “Jacks or Better” crashed during a weekend evening run, with the accident coming just a little more than...

MEPA – Fire in Container Ship, a Serious Threat to the Environment

A chemical substance laden container ship 'MSC Daniela', which reportedly caught fire on April 4 still poses a threat to the environment as the...

[Watch] How to Avoid Accidents Due to Nitrogen Onboard Product Tankers

Make yourself aware of the relationship between Nitrogen and your ship and avoid personal injury and ship damage. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational...

Encouraging Signs for Ship Repair Market

Gibdock has got off to a sound start in 2017, with encouraging signs of underlying recovery in several markets. Richard Beards, Managing Director, says: “Many...

An Autonomous Future for the Maritime Industry

Unmanned vessels and autonomous logistics operations are set to transform the way people and goods move around. We take a closer look at how...

Shipping Faces New Overtonnage Supply in Two Years

Shipping could find itself in new overtonnage supply in two years’ time, if newbuilding ordering picks up pace once more As the growth potential for...

Crew Intoxication Due To Aniline Cargo

Summary: The Maltese flagged chemical carrier Bomar Mercury had loaded a cargo of Aniline in Tees, UK from 1625 on 17 July 2015 until 1705...

Big Data on Wheels

Modern cars are equipped with more than 100 sensors that create a constant stream of data. Measuring things like location, performance, physical parameters and...

RINA Activities on Drone Assisted Visual Inspections

INTRODUCTION Advantages in the employment of drones for initial visual ship inspection Easier preparation of elements to be inspected, e.g. no need of scaffoldings or...

Top 7 VLCC Tanker Companies in the World

The fuel that your car consumes during your daily commute to work is likely to have been in your car in the first place...