The Solent Coastguard is one of the 10 Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) in the UK, operated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). It is responsible for coordinating maritime search and rescue operations between Highcliffe in Dorset and Beachy Head in East Sussex, and out to mid-channel. It also covers the Isle of Wight […]
One of the Maersk container vessel, MAERSK VILINIUS reported to have fire in the engine room. The fire was brought under control by the crew, after hours of struggle. Fire seemed to have damaged the propulsion system of the as Ship cannot use the engine. Master of the ship asked for towing assistance from the […]
Recently a video of a bulk carrier- damaging a railway track went viral. Upon investigation it was found that the railway bridge which is in panama canal was completely destroyed by the ship and rail movement is no longer possible. It is reported that incident happened on 23rd June. Though there is no news of […]
