ReCAAP: Rise in Number of Piracy And Armed Robbery Incidents Against Ships In Asia During Jan.-Aug. Period

A total of eight incidents of armed robbery against ships1 were reported in Asia in August 2018. No piracy...

Dispersants Improved Air Quality During Deepwater Horizon Disaster

In the heat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, U.S. government and industry responders had to make a crucial decision.

Ferry damaged during turning manoever

A life threatening medical emergency forced the \"Wangerooge\" in the foremidday of July 20, 2017, to turn around on its way from Harlesiel to Wangerooge.

Shipping: Commodities’ Pricing Trends During First Half of 2017 a Mixed Bag Says Shipbroker

The shipping industry is directly linked with the prices of raw materials and commodities like oil, iron ore and...

USCG guidance on safety considerations for simultaneous operations during LNG bunkering

The United States Coastguard (USCG) has issued a notice on the safety considerations for simultaneous operations (...

Tanker Market A Mixed Bag During May

Dirty tanker market sentiment was diverse in May reflecting a variation in average spot freight rates for...

Ship Finance International Limited Says New Vessel Additions During 2017 to Bolster Financial Results

Ship Finance International Limited announced its preliminary financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2016.