Fate of SS United States in Court’s Hands, Owners Say Ship Is Held Hostage
The battle between the non-profit SS United States Conservancy and pier operator Penn Warehousing took a new turn throwing the…
EU and Turkish Shipping Company in Standoff Over Weapons Inspections
The EUNAVFOR went public with its concerns regarding a Turkish shipping company as it remains at odds with Arkas Line…
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Acquires Service Operation in Tromsø, Norway
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is expanding its network of owned service stations in Norway by acquiring the safety department of Tromsø-based…
Fincantieri Delivers Second Luxury Cruise Ship to MSC’s Explora Journeys
The second of the luxury cruise ships being built for MSC Cruises’ high-end brand named Explora Journeys was delivered today…
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 11 Migrants From the Cliffs of Monito Island
On Saturday, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter rescued 11 migrants from the rocky cliffs of Monito Island, an inhospitable nature…
Yangzijiang and Tsuneishi Expand Chinese Shipbuilding with New JV
One of Japan’s leading shipbuilding groups, Tsuneishi, and China’s Yangzijiang Shipbuilding are deepening their Chinese shipbuilding joint venture with Yangzijiang…
Burning OSV Abandoned and Crew Rescued Off South Africa
The South African Maritime Safety Authority reports the successful evacuation of the crew from an anchor handling vessel operating off…
Determining the Medical Fitness of Seafarers With Back Pain
Seafarers on cruise ships and commercial vessels often face occupational hazards that can lead to musculoskeletal injuries, particularly back pain.…
MAIB: Cook Had 18 Shots of Whiskey Before Fatal Gangway Accident
Heavy drinking and a poorly-rigged gangway led to the death of a crewmember aboard the tall ship Pelican of London…
Europe’s luxury goods market set to feel the pinch as China growth weakens
China reported weaker-than-expected consumer price growth for August, signalling continued sluggish domestic consumer demand. This could place further pressure on…