Category: Shipping News

SWITCH Maritime To Build First RoPax Ferry In The U.S Driven By Liquid Hydrogen Image Credits: LMG Marine The maritime Industry is moving towards reducing carbon emissions with companies building more sustainable ships. One recent development in this regard involves SWITCH Maritime, which is collaborating with LMG Marin and LH2 Shipping to construct the first…

First-Ever Hydroponic Vegetable Grower Notation Awarded To Tokei Kaiun’s Bulk Carrier Image for representation purposes only ClassNK has issued the first “ELW (HP)” notation for a hydroponic vegetable grower installed in a vessel. ROYAL LAUREL, the bulk carrier owned by Tokei Kaiun Ltd., received the notation. This ship is currently the first in ClassNK’s registration…

Watch: Disney Cruise Ship Saves 4 Boaters From Sinking Catamaran Before Even Entering Service Screengrab from YouTube video posted by bernewsdotcom The Disney Treasure, a brand-new cruise ship, has already created an impression before its first paid voyage. While still on its way to its home port in Port Canaveral, Florida, the ship diverted to…

Fishing Vessel Hits Tanker While Helmsman Leaves Bridge For Head Call Image for representation purposes only A fishing vessel’s helmsman has been fined for leaving the bridge unattended, which caused a collision with a docked tanker off IJmuiden, Netherlands. The incident caused major damage and a small spill. The accident occurred on the night of…

South Korea To Invest $26.5 Billion For World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm Image Credits: Wikipedia Ulsan City in South Korea has officially launched a major new project to build the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm. The project, announced on November 5, will have four floating wind farms with a total capacity of 6.2 gigawatts…

Container Ship Denied Entry To Spanish Port Over Alleged Arms Shipment To Israel Image Credits: Wikipedia A Maersk container ship was denied entry into the Spanish port of Algeciras on November 9 after Spanish authorities raised concerns about its cargo. Maersk, a leading Danish shipping company, rejected claims that the ship was transporting weapons for…

U.S. Navy Commissions Its Latest Destroyer, USS John Basilone, In New York Image Credits:Wikipedia The USS John Basilone (DDG 122), a new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was officially commissioned into the United States Navy during a ceremony in New York on November 9, 2024. The ship is named after Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, a US…

Watch: Inside Footage Of A Cruise Ship Hit By Hurricane-force Winds, Passengers Injured Image for representation purposes only The Explorers of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, was hit by a sudden near hurricane-force winds on November 7, 2024. The vessel rolled heavily, with many passengers and crew members sustaining injuries. The incident occurred…

Sailor Afloat For 24 Hours At Sea After Falling From A Ship Rescued Near Australian Coast Image for representation purposes only A Vietnamese sailor was found alive nearly a day after falling overboard from a Singapore-based cargo ship near Australia. The man, a crew member on the bulk carrier Double Delight, had fallen into the…

China Debuts Powerful Stealth Drone Ship “Killer Whale” With Advanced Warfare Capabilities Screengrab from YouTube video posted by world mil-tech China has unveiled a new high-tech military vessel named the Killer Whale, a stealth drone ship designed to transform naval operations. The vessel had its public debut at the Zhuhai Airshow, where it was displayed…