Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin passed through the Paracel Islands in South China Sea on 28th May. Destroyer did maneuvers around Woody Island and Pyramid Rock which are part of Paracel Islands. This was sort of challenge to the claims of Beijing in this part of sea, which as per other nations is […]
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MAN Installed Its Biggest Engine on Largest Container Ship Ever
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 […]
US Navy Jet Intercepted by Russian Su-35 Jets near Libya
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 […]
Filipino Crew Member Committed Suicide On Cruise Ship
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 […]
Major Crew Change By Anglo Eastern On Indian Port Kochi
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 […]
USS Oakland Passes Trials For Acceptance
The littoral combat ship, USS Oakland have successful passed in the trials that were conducted in gulf of Mexico by the builder Austal for its acceptance. As you must be aware the 12th of Independence class-LCS 24- is being made for United States Navy. It is made for littoral combat as they are fast, easy […]
2nd Engineer Unable to Attend Last Rites of His Wife, Being Stuck At Sea
Mr Nayak, 2nd Engineer in one of the reputed companies of the world was unable to attend the last rites of his wife due to lockdown all over the globe due to corona epidemic. After suffering from acute leukemia, his wife died on 29th April. Upon hearing this news he was totally shattered onboard and […]
Shipping Companies Pushing Seafarers to Sign Contract Extension
We are aware about the whole NO crew change happening in the world and subsequent petition and discussion for bringing them back. While some countries have started crew change in their home ports, but mostly it is not that easy as companies say. So what to do? Top ship managing companies are pushing seafarers to […]
Crew Member Gets Seriously Injured in a Suicide Attempt
A crew member was seriously injured after the attempt to suicide was made. He jumped from the 12th Deck of cruise ship, and fell on a shipping container on the pier. Indonesian national who is injured was on cruise ship Vasco Da Gama. Emergency medical team rushed to the sport and the crew member was […]