Chinese Mainland to Open New Shipping Route to Taiwan
The Chinese mainland will open a new shipping route to Taiwan to facilitate cross-Strait cargo transport.
A ro-ro cargo vessel named "Taipei Express" will set...
Maritime Shipping Season Nears Annual End
Beatrix, a container which left the Twin Ports this year, is the first to mark the end of 2017’s commercial shipping season in the...
[Watch] Drones to Help Maneuver in the So-called Danger Zone
During tug operations for vessels maneuvering, as during entrance to a port, the tugboat and the crew conventionally position themselves in front of and close...
Gas-powered Yangtze Freighters Help Cut Emissions
Navigation authorities on the Yangtze River are promoting the use of gas to partially replace diesel to cut emissions on the river.
The Changjiang (Yangtze)...
Fire Hydrant Valve Failure may Result in Corrosion Damage
Summary
A hydrant valve assembly on the starboard side of the main deck failed under pressure. The 2kg valve assembly struck the deck head approximately...
[Watch] Freighter Crew Abandons Ship onto Rocky Shore
The 12-member crew of a freighter was rescued amid rough seas in Greece this weekend.
Greek Coast Guard released footage from the dramatic operation which lasted several...
Freighter Crew Rescued Amid Rough Seas Off Greek Island
On December 22, twelve crew members were reportedly safely rescued from a freighter caught amid rough sea conditions in Greece.
What happened?
The freighter ‘Little Seyma’...
Damaged Container Ship Leaves Without Unloading Cargo
On December 21, a container vessel reportedly left the Maldives port without unloading its cargo due to its faulty crane.
What happened?
The container ship ‘Miami...
Cargo Vessel Collides with Tourist Ship
On December 24, 36 tourists including crew members faced a scare when their tourist ship reportedly collided with a cargo vessel in Vietnam.
What happened?
The...
Tanker Runs into Engine Trouble Due to Dirty Fuel
On December 20, a tanker reportedly ran into engine trouble caused due to a dirty fuel and ultimately lost its engine power and started...
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