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Watch: Third Tank Ablaze As Devastating Fire Rages At Cuba Oil Terminal
A third crude tank caught raging fire and eventually collapsed at Cuba’s primary oil terminal located in Matanzas as an oil spillage spread the flames from a second crude tank…
Watch: Mesmerising Video Of The Biggest Nuclear Icebreaker In Extreme Weather Conditions
In this video, shot in March 2018, you can see the nuclear Icebreaker ship, Yamal crossing the Arctic Ocean and another Russian icebreaker, the 50 Years Of Victory.
Grain Ship Captain Delighted To Sail Out Of Odesa
The Sierra Leone-flagged vessel named ‘Razoni’ set sail from the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa in the morning for Lebanon per the deal made by Ukraine, the UN, Russia, and Turkey to avert a major global food crisis.
Video: Captain Of Cathlamet Ferry Resigns After Crashing At Fauntleroy Terminal, West Seattle
The captain of the Cathlamet ferry submitted his resignation after he crashed the vessel into a dock structure based at the Fauntleroy terminal on Thursday, Ian Sterling, the Washington State Ferries spokesman reported on Monday.
MAYA Container Ship Capsized At A Pier In Japan
A container ship named MAYA capsized and reportedly rested on the bottom portside along the berth at Shunan Port, Honshu, at about 1200 LT on July 31. The ship lost its stability while loading containers at the Tokuyama Shimomatsu Port.
Tanker Hafnia Rhine Spilled More Than 2000 Gallons Of Fuel Oil In The Mississippi River
The Singapore Flagged vessel, Hafnia Rhine spilled over 2000 gallons of fuel oil in the Mississippi River during a fueling operation, per the US Coast Guard.
Maritime Law & Logistics
Reducing Lead Time in Logistics – Why It Is Important?
Lead time is critical to all businesses for planning their activities and for ensuring customer satisfaction. Most companies aim to achieve shorter lead times to streamline their operations.
How Shippers Select Container Carriers – 11 Important Factors
Let’s delve into the factors that shippers consider to select container carriers -and understand how they influence the decision of which carrier to use and the relative importance of each element.
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Maritime Safety
Important Points for Committing Cargo Quantities in Tanker Ships
One of the most vital aspects of trading with tanker ships is loading and unloading of the cargo with utmost safety and efficiency. Chief Officer Abhishek Bhanawat explains important points for committing cargo quantities to charterers in tanker ships.
6 Benefits of Information Exchange in the Maritime Industry
Information exchange is an important system to enhance the operation and safety of maritime industry. We enumerate six important benefits of information exchange system which can work wonders for the shipping world.
Maritime Electrical
How to Minimize the Risks of an Electrical Shock on a Ship?
Electrical shock is the worst kind of accident on a ship. In this article you will learn about ways to prevent electrical shock on a ship. Read inside the article to find more.
How Maintenance of Navigation Lights is Done On Ships?
Navigation lights of the ships still play an important role in ship navigating procedures at sea. These lights require periodic maintenance to ensure smooth functioning. Find out the basics of navigation lights maintenance on ships.
How to Do Busbar Inspection and Maintenance on Ships?
Inspection of busbars in main and emergency switchboards on ships is important to prevent accidents caused due to electrical faults such as short circuits, fire etc. Learn how busbar inspection is to be done on board ships by taking all necessary safety precautions.