Large Cargo Ship Suffers Engine Failure
On March 20, Lifeboat crews have been taking part in a major rescue operation after a large cargo ship suffered complete engine failure.
What happened?
The...
Maersk Says No to Bribes
Maersk Draws the Line at Bribes
At an anti-corruption course held recently at Malmö’s World Maritime University, Maersk Captain Morten Busch put it even more...
1,000th Neopanamax Vessel Passes through New Panama Canal
On 29 March, the Panama-flagged box ship MSC Anzu owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company made the historic 1,000th transit through the new locks, heading...
Baltic Dry Index Climbs to 1196, up 24 Points
On March 17 2017, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 24 points, reaching 1196 points.
Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange...
Hurricane Put Charleston Ship Terminal on Backup Power
Port unplugged: Hurricane put Charleston ship terminal on backup power
Without much notice, a Port of Charleston shipping terminal went off the grid for a...
Inmarsat Maritime Secures Fleet Xpress Commitment from Hapag-Lloyd
Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed a five-year contract with Hapag-Lloyd to migrate all ships directly managed by...
[Watch] This boat Lets You Swim Like a Majestic Sea Animal
The Seabreacher represents a dramatic breakthrough in recreational boating. Over ten years of meticulous engineering and extensive testing have resulted in a very safe...
[Watch] Damage to Ship in Dry-dock Drama
Accident involving the offshore supply vessel Go Regulus (in orange) and what looks like some kind of trawler. Accident reportedly occurred at the Sturrock...
15% Energy Savings from Becker Marine Systems
Hamburg, Germany-based ship supplier Becker Marine Systems reported to have made significant gains in the North American marine market over the last two years,...
Panama Canal to Introduce New Scheduling System
Quintiq said that its software has been selected by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to plan, schedule and optimize all vessels transit operations through...