Hazards in Low Freeboard Pilot Transfers Costs a Life
Summary
On 5 October 2016, a Port of London Authority sea pilot was in the process of boarding the Bahamas registered general cargo vessel Sunmi...
Reduction in Plunger Sticking Claimed with New Anti-sticking Pump Elements
Deposits in the barrel can significantly impede the pump’s operation. Common measures such as the regular cleaning of the pump element are very time-consuming...
Scrubbers Fail to Register in Global Orderbook
Ships with scrubbers, the exhaust abatement technology which removes sulfur from ships' emissions, represent a tiny part of the overall orderbook for new ships...
PBCF Receives 2017 Nikkei Global Environmental Technology Award
On October 15, TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that its jointly developed Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF) received the 2017 Nikkei Global Environmental Technology...
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...
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