River Pilot Dies After a Tragic Accident While Boarding a Ship

A river pilot was involved in a tragic accident in Gravesend Reach while he was boarding a general cargo ship heading for Spain.  The...

New Ship Journey to Bring Hope to Millions

New ship passes through Inverness on journey to bring hope to millions A new charity ship which will help more than 2million of the world’s...

Are You Collecting Bunker Samples the RIGHT Way?

Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purpose only.  This may not be construed as a news item or advice of any sort.  Please...

Crew Member Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances

Crew member found dead under suspicious circumstances, vessel detained On October 4th, a general cargo vessel requested medical assistance for a 37-year old Ukrainian crew...

Heavy Lift RoCon and Tanker Operator Recognised by US Authorities

Qualification Can Equate to More Efficient Freight Transit Times Foreign shipowners welcome any chance of being accepted as bona fide suppliers of ocean-borne transport as...

The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships

The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments 2004 will enter into force on 8 September 2017 Finland has...

Coatings Bribery Scandal – Hempel Fires 4 of its Employees

German authorities are currently investigating coating manufacturer Hempel A/S to determine whether alleged bribes were made by employees to ship managers. The company says it...

A View from the Top

View from the Top : Dr. James Delgado, NOAA Director of Maritime Heritage By Kathy A. Smith Nearly a century ago, Lieutenant Ernest Larkin Jones was lost...

Ship Owners to Keep Gaining from Low Bunker Costs

Ship owners to keep gaining from low bunker costs, as oil prices poised to remain low, despite OPEC decision The ship owners are poised to...

Shenzhen Port Enacts Low-sulfur Fuel Rule Ahead of Schedule

From now, the ships berthed at the port of Shenzhen are required to burn low sulfur fuel after local authorities decided to implement the...