HMM Algeciras which was recently launched is the largest containership ever built with TEU of 23964. To propel such a massive ship, for sure you need a powerful beast engine. And everything about HMM Algeciras is big for sure- 400 meters long, 61 meters in beam and whooping 23964 TEU container carrying capacity. MAN Installed […]
A crew member of offshore vessel reported pain in the arm and shortness of breath. Crew member from RMS Citation, which is a support vessel, had to be medically evacuated from around 7miles offshore Corpus Christi, Texas. Coast Guard received a request to provide an air medevac 45 year old crew member, which was promptly […]
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has given status of key workers to all the people connected to the shipping workforce, that is, seafarers and port staff. As we are aware that IMO released a procedure for all the member states regarding change of crew (Sign on and Sign Off) and key worker status […]
As per the official news published by the U.S 6th Fleet, two Russian Su-35 Jets Intercepted U.S. Navy P-8A Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft. This event took place on 26th May, where Russian aircraft flew side by side for around 65 minutes, hampering the safety and flying ability of the Patrol Aircraft in the international […]
As a project, world’s first commercial ship that is being pulled by a kite sailed across the Atlantic. Name of the vessel is MV Beluga SkySails and sailed from Germany to Venezuela in maiden trip. The project was launched in the year 2008. The idea is that a big computer controlled Kite will fly 200m […]
Filipino nationality crew member on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady cruise ship committed suicide. US Coast reported the reason to be self harm (suicide) as per the investigation. The 32 year old seafarer was found to be dead in his cabin. He was working in the hotel staff on the cruise ship. Further details have not […]
Who would think of a better actor than Tom Hanks to play a navy commander on screen after his spectacular job in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘The Green Mile’. Based on the novel, ‘The Good Shepherd’ the movie ‘Greyhound’ with protagonist Tom Hanks is all geared up to hit the theaters. Hanks himself written a […]
Management Company Anglo Eastern did a major crew change on 26th May, of around 34 seafarers as mentioned in the social media platform of the company. 17 seafarers signed on and same number signed off as well. As mentioned in the post, most of the crew had gone above their contract length at sea. Crew […]
Drones are being used for quite lot of things today, especially for aerial photography. But now drones are advancing new level of uses. Recently at the Rotterdam Port, drone was used for delivering supplies to the world biggest ship (By Displacement)- Allseas Pioneering Spirit. It was a joint work by Ship management, Dutch Drone Delta […]