Brunei; Asia’s Newest Trade Hub

Brunei is a tiny nation independent in oil and gas revenues.  This year, marks 25th anniversary of ambassadorial relations between Brunei and China and Brunei’s...

Testing Times For The New Panama Canal!

The U.S controlled 80 kilometer (50-mile) canal which handles 6% of the global trade is likely to double its trade after the completion of...

The Tragedy Of The Whaleship Essex

Essex was an American whaler from Nantucket, Massachusetts, launched in 1799.  The ship was 88 feet (27 m) long and measuring about 239 tons...

Explosion At Bunker Storage Tank In Port Of Antwerp  

An explosion of a solid waste storage bunker containing solvents happened at the industrial waste treatment plant in Port of Antwerp, Belgium.  The whole...

Bulk Carrier Sinks Off Shanghai, 12 Rescued

A Chinese bulk carrier capsized and sank 2 nautical miles off Yangshan Port of Shanghai at Jinshan fairway. Accident  : Vessel Capsized Vessel type : Bulk Carrier Location : 2...

Verification Of Emission Control Measures By China MSA

The China Maritime Safety Administration has issued notice to enhance supervision and administration to specify the requirements of the ships anchoring  in ports to...

Two Hours Of Survival In Two Minutes!

The footage shows the Yarmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat team rescuing the 22ft White Osbeat and its two passengers. The yacht was sailing off Hengistbury Heading...

Energy Efficiency & Energy Conservation are not the Same!

The shipping sector faces unprecedented challenges from regulatory regimes to meet ambitious and zealous environmental objectives. Given its global scale, there is a need...

50 Loaded Tankers Await At Rotterdam – Where Bankruptcy & Bulker Fleet Cohere!

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One Dead As Two Fall Into Cargo Hold Of A Bulk Carrier!

Rough sea condition and strong winds pushed two crew men into the cargo hold onboard a Hong Kong-flagged bulker, off southern Vietnam.  One of...