Everyone is now full of concern and trepidation over the MARPOL ANNEX VI regulations with 0.1% sulfur in Emission Control Areas (ECA).  The concern...

Accident : Vessel Capsized Date : October 1 or 2 Vessel Involved : Freighter Illumanui Location : Perkasa Port, Pulau Bangka island, Indonesia, South China Sea Casualties reported : None A general cargo vessel...

Turbocharger - The job of a diesel engine turbocharger is to supply compressed air to the engine.  The air, heated by the compression, passes...

2015 shows the highest number of redundant container ships in lay-up.  Of the 208 ships remaining idle, totalling of around 673,000 TEU, 4 are...

European Maritime Shipping Agency (EMSA) has come up with a Rulecheck tool that would be relevant to each specific ship according to its type,...

WORLDWIDE INNOVATION: The CMA CGM BOUGAINVILLE is the first container ship ever to have in-built connected container technology thanks to the Group’s partnership with TRAXENS Unique...

Based on the recent maritime safety and security reports, it is evident that Nigeria has been a hotbed for maritime piracy and theft.  In...

Location : Port Colborne Date : 30th September 2015 Accident : Collision The Incident: “Bridge 19” in Port Colborne will remain out of commission until at least Friday afternoon, after the...

The Master of the bulk cargo ship M/V Tonic Sea was arrested for the charges of drunken steering.  The ship is anchored at off...

Oil and gas company Shell Malaysia  has a long history in Malaysia.  It will mark its 125th anniversary in the country next year.  It...