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Navigation Accidents and Causes

Sep 22, 2015

The Nautical Institute’s latest book looks at major casualties and the lessons that can be learned, setting out good practice to avoid them in future. The book, launched yesterday (Monday), examines nearly 30 casualties and the problems of fatigue…

America's First Female Cruise Ship Captain on Maiden Voyage

Sep 22, 2015

An American woman Kate McCue is on her maiden voyage at the helm of the Celebrity Summit. She's leading the 14-day cruise with more than 2,100 passengers and a crew of about 950.   Kate McCue, 37, took the helm of her maiden voyage on the Celebrity Summit ship on Sunday as the 91…

Silver Cloud to Join Polar Exploration Fleet

Sep 22, 2015

Silver Cloud is to move Silversea Cruises’ luxury expedition fleet in November 2017.  Destined mostly for polar waters, the elite 296-guest ship that launched the ultra-luxury cruise line will be converted into an ice-class ship during…

Bulker Runs Aground in Sweden

Sep 22, 2015

Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Victoria is reportedly stuck on a shoal off the west coast of Sweden with a 3-meter gash in its hull after running hard aground Saturday night. According to local reports, the 190-meter ship was en route from Rostock…

Sinotrans to Build Five Arctic LNG Carriers

Sep 22, 2015

Sinotrans Shipping, one of China’s largest shipping companies, is in negotiations to take part in a joint venture to commission the building of five Arctic LNG carriers, says the company's stock market announcement. The company said in…

Fire in Urea carrier Otong Kosasih

Sep 21, 2015

Urea carrier Otong Kosasih suffered fire in superstructure, vessel is docked in Kalidoni Palembang, South Sumatra.  The 1975-built, 11,196 dwt urea carrier Otong Kosasih owned by a local fertilizer company PT. Sriwijaya fertilizer (Pusri)…

Greyman Express Launched

Sep 21, 2015

China’s COSCO Guangdong Shipyard today launched Greyman Express, the sixth newbuilding livestock carrier to be constructed for Dutch company Vroon at this yard.  Four newbuilding livestock carriers have already been delivered to Vroon and have entered service…

Pressure on Earnings in Container Shipping Industry

Sep 21, 2015

The low demand on the high volume trade lanes is surely increasing the pressure on earnings which is already felt in the container shipping industry. This was one of the views that, BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst, Peter Sand shared with…

336 Ships Transited Suez Canal Last Week

Sep 21, 2015

A total 336 ships transited the canal last week, carrying a total cargo of 19.5m tonnes, reports Daily News Egypt quoting new data from the Suez Canal. The average number of ships transiting the canal daily reached 48 throughout last week…

Newport International Boat Show Annouces NFNP Winners

Sep 20, 2015

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the results of this year’s Newport For New ProductsTM (NFNP) Awards. Judged on Thursday during the opening day of the Newport International…

USCG Talks Tough - Ship Detentions

Sep 19, 2015

In their recent published Annual Report 2014 Top US Coast Guard official says there will be no let-up in the battle to end ship-sourced waste-oil pollution and ISM Code deficiencies, with even tougher inspection procedures on the way. The…

All Set for Hong Kong - Macau Yacht Races

Sep 19, 2015

Yacht races between Hong Kong and Macau will take place on 26 September (Saturday) and 28 September 2015 (Monday). About 25 sailing boats are expected to participate in the races.The outbound trip from Hong Kong to Macau will start at…

APM Terminals Liberia Sees Economic Recovery

Sep 18, 2015

Addressing the US - Liberia Trade & Investment Forum in New York City, APM Terminals Liberia Managing Director George Adjei points to a 30% increase in import container traffic at Liberia’s largest port as a reason for great confidence in Liberian investment…

Wah Kwong Acquires DNV GL's ShipManager

Sep 18, 2015

Wah Kwong Ship Management (HK) Limited will adopt DNV GL’s ShipManager integrated fleet management software suite to further improve operational efficiency, data transparency and safety reporting.Wah Kwong is a leading provider of maritime transport in the bulk carrier…

Jan De Nul Acquires Jack-up Heavy Lift Vessel

Sep 18, 2015

The dredging and maritime management company Jan de Nul Group signed the acquisition of the offshore facility vessel Vidar, which previously worked for the German company Hochtief. The facility vessel Vidar, which is less than two years old…

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