[Preview] The Hottest New Cruise Ships of 2017

Eager to try out a new crop of megaships in 2017? We have some bad news: Not all that many are on the way...

Towing Line Convolved at Propeller of a Cargo Ship

The towing line convolved at propeller of the general cargo ship “Captain Joy” in Port of Burgas, Bulgaria. The vessel was under tow to...

[Watch] Breathtaking New Video Footage of Ocean Depths

Over thirteen thousand feet below the surface, hundred-foot hydrothermal vents spew black, 690 degree fluid like chimneys from the ocean floor.  Tiny crabs, shrimp...

Ocean’s Uncharted Depths

Over thirteen thousand feet below the surface, hundred-foot hydrothermal vents spew black, 690 degree fluid like chimneys from the ocean floor. Tiny crabs, shrimp...

Lift Boat Crew Rescued in US Gulf

Four crewmembers aboard the lift boat Superior Trust were rescued after the vessel became unstable near Southwest Pass, La., Wednesday. U.S. Coast Guard Sector New...

Wärtsilä’s Unprecedented Partnership with Carnival Corporation

Wärtsilä’s Unprecedented Partnership with Carnival Corporation: The Deal That Has Only Winners Mr Tomas Hakala, Vice President, Services, Wärtsilä 79 ships, over 400 engines and one...

Crew Found Hanging Aboard a Cruise Ship

On Thursday, a young crew member had reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his cabin aboard a cruise ship when it was docked. What...

Provisions Store Catches Fire Aboard a LPG Carrier

An LPG carrier reportedly caught fire while it was on its way to Russia. What happened? The LPG carrier named ‘Navigator Leo’ caught fire in the...

ClassNK Issues Type Certification for LED Floodlights

ClassNK issues Type Certification for LED floodlights for Port Facility-use to Stanley Electric Leading classification society ClassNK has issued the first Type Certification for LED...

ABS Introduces Smarter Lashing for Containerships

ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, is providing resources that could dramatically improve safety on...