World’s Largest Container Ship
The world’s largest container ship with a capacity of 24,000 was delivered last week in Shanghai. Ever Alot the world’s largest container ship as of June 2022, the first …
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The First Vessel to be Installed with Windwings
Pyxis Ocean is the first vessel to be installed with windwings, an advanced wind-assisted propulsion technology that reduces fuel usage and CO2 emissions by up to 30%. Installation of …
First Methanol-Powered Tanker has been completed and delivered
First mid-range Menthol fueled taker has been completed and delivered to Stena Bulk and Proman Shipping earlier this week setting a new benchmark for MR tanker sustainability. Built at …
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act Signed into Law
President Joe Biden signs the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) 2022 into law making a significantchange for international container shipping in the United States and first revision to maritime …
Preventing RedSea oil spill disaster in Yemen
45year old floating storage facility carrying 1.1 million barrels of oil have been moored preventing the RedSea oil spill disaster in Yemen.
Iran’s confiscated oil cargo will be fully returned
Iran’s confiscated oil cargo by the United States near Greece's coast is to be returned in full after a Greek court ruling overturned.
Newly discovered Shipwrecks
We are no strangers to shipwrecks or stories from The Pirates of Carrabin. Two newly discovered shipwrecks off the coast of Columbia.
Marine Safety and Security in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is making efforts to address marine safety and security in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
The Ship that Made Laws – SS Torrey Canyon Disaster
On 18 March 1967, on its journey from Kuwait to Wales, Torrey Canyon, ran aground on Pollard’s Rock marking the biggest oil spill in history.
IMO training program is revised and updated
The IMO training program on National Maritime Transport Policies has been revised and updated.