Ships are Basically Big Floating Security Nightmares

Ken Munro, a researcher for UK-based Pen Test Partners, has been exploring maritime satellite communication systems used to keep ships connected while at sea....

8 Year Old Girl Dies in Cruise Ship After a Fall from Deck

On October 14, in a tragic incident onboard a cruise ship, a 8 year old girl reportedly died after falling from the upper deck. What...

Cargo Ship Runs Aground Due to Engine Malfunction

On October 14, a cargo ship reportedly ran aground in rough seas after suffering from an engine failure. What happened? A 50,626 ton cargo ship ‘Harvest...

Tanker with 1,000 Tonnes of Fuel Pierces Torpedo

A fuel tanker reportedly dropped its anchor accidentally and pierced a torpedo with its anchor. What happened? The demolition experts were called in to rescue a...

[Watch] How Massive Icebreaker Ships Plow Through Frozen Seas

These specialized ships help create paths by pushing into ice pockets. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not be...

Supramax Vessel with Nickel Ore on Board Sinks Near the Philippines

A Supramax-class dry bulk vessel carrying nickel ore sank Friday morning near the Philippines, according to the sources. The 2010-built 57,367 dwt MV Emerald Star...

Is it the Maersk Vessel that Collided Off Taizhou?

A Maersk Line vessel, the Maersk Enshi, "may have been" involved in a collision outside Taizhou, China, according to an emailed advisory from the Danish...

Fire on a Ship in the Dry Dock

On October 12, a fire reportedly broke out on a ship in the dry dock off Gibraltar. The Fire and Rescue Service dealt with the...

Vessel Detained with Hole in the Hull

On October 6, a general cargo ship "Crownbreeze" was detained in the port of Södra Mönsterås after it had berthed at Mönsterås Port Jatterson. The...

Tsunami of Regulations Dominates Intercargo Discussions

Under the weight of coping with a tsunami of regulations, more dry cargo ship owners are turning to Intercargo in record numbers for support. Ships...