The US Merchant Marine is a vital part of the nation’s economy and security, transporting goods and people across the world’s oceans and waterways. The US Merchant Marine consists of privately-owned ships that fly the US flag and are registered in the US, as well as the US mariners who crew them. The US Merchant […]
APL England had lost 40+ containers into sea during rough weather near the Australian coast. After investigation was setup in this case by the Local Authority AMSA, it was found that the securing arrangements for containers on ship were not properly maintained, leading to loss of cargo and subsequent pollution. Master was found to be […]
Bulk Carrier Stellar Banner-was scuttled after the structural damages were found to be beyond any commercial sense. Stellar Banner Grounded off the Brazil Coast in the month of February during its journey from South America to China. Three Months later, it was refloated in the month of June. For refloating a large amount of iron […]
As the news is coming from the shipping, a Chief engineer on LPG tanker vessel EPIC ST.KITTS (Singapore Registered), died due to heart attack while working. Ship was at the port on 10th June when this incident happened. 43 years old seafarer was sailing on LPG tanker for past 7 months. When ship arrived on […]
On 30th May 2019, Chemical Tanker –FAIRCHEM FILLY Experienced Over pressurization of one cargo tank, which lead to rupture and also loss of cargo during discharging operations. Ship was alongside Vopak Terminal at Houston Ship Channel Texas. Incident Details: At 4:30 in the morning on 30th May 2019, Chief officer and shore (person in charge) […]
MSC container ship ROSA M, had a contact with the shore gantry while berthing at NSIGT, Mumbai on 4th June. As seen from the pictures, crane has sustained major structural damages and will be out of use. Though crane is still standing, but with structural damages, it is highly dangerous to work around. What were […]