Foreign Ship in Sights of Taiwan’s Oil Spill Probe
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said that it was working closely with Australian authorities to conduct a criminal investigation into a devastating...
Hybrid Vessels: Here to Stay, or Fleeting Trend?
In a little over two years, the Color Hybrid will traverse the Sandefjord-Strömstad route between Norway and Sweden. Carrying up to 2,000 passengers and...
400 Icebergs Drifted into the North Atlantic Shipping Lanes
More than 400 icebergs have drifted into the North Atlantic shipping lanes over the past week in an unusually large swarm for this early...
Ship Engineer Dies in the Engine Room
On Wednesday, a 36-year-old Romanian who worked as a third ship engineer is suspected to have died after he collapsed in the engine room...
Discussion on IMO Fuel Oil Consumption Database
Fuel oil consumption database explained
The development of the IMO fuel oil consumption database, to support the implementation of mandatory MARPOL annex VI requirements, was...
Will Dryship’s Management Burn Investors Again?
In life, second chances do not come by often. This is why there is a version of the old adage, “You only get one...
Deck Machinery Must be Assessed for Polar Compatibility
With the Polar Code now in force, Thordon Bearings has urged shipowners and managers to verify that their vessels’ deck machinery and systems can...
France Eyes Fuel Calculator, Drone Tech for ECA Enforcement
Cécile Rafat, Ship Pollution Prevention Officer at France's Directorate for Maritime Affairs, says the country is preparing to test drone-based emissions monitoring for emission...
Hamburg Süd is One of the Most Reliable Shipping Companies in the World
Hamburg Süd takes first place in the SeaIntel Global Liner Performance Report for the month of February 2017 in the category Schedule Reliability for...
Houston Ship Channel Pilot Talks of Opportunities for Women
Ship Channel pilot encourages kids to follow in her wake
By Andrea Rumbaugh
Capt. Kristi Taylor watches the approaching ship from the bridge of the Pamisos,...