Raw Video: Ship Caught in Storm, Extreme Listing
Here’s a video of a ship that was caught in a storm near the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Watch the video as the vessel lists more than 30 degrees, battling the waves to maintain a steady course.
Real Life Accident: Sleeping During Watch Leads to Grounding of Vessel
Lack of lookout and a sleeping officer of the watch (OOW) leads a vessel to run aground few hours after it leaves the post. Find out inside the article as to what exactly lead to this accident.
Now Seafarers Will Be Better Protected Under MLC
Now, seafarers will be better protected as a consequence of two amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). Seafarers who are let down by their ship owner or who are entitled to economic compensation in case of long-term disablement or death will now be better secured.
Watch: Subsea Support Vessel MV Deep Helder Launched At Foxhol Yard
The new-build Subsea Support vessel, named MV Deep Helder, was launched at Foxhol Yard Groningen on 23rd April. Vessel will be equipped with Survey and ROV systems, an offshore crane and 3 moonpools.
Ship That Sank In 1888 Found Near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge
The wreckage of a passenger steamship that sank in the 19th century after a collision in the San Francisco Bay has been found near the Golden Gate Bridge, officials said on 23rd April. The steamship City of Chester was discovered by researchers using sonar in waters about 216 feet deep. It was encased in mud.
Piracy at Sea Lowest Since 2007 – International Maritime Bureau (IMB)
The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed that piracy on the world’s seas is at its lowest first-quarter level since 2007, but warns that the threat is still present. The latest IMB Piracy Report shows 49 piracy incidents in the first quarter of 2014 – the lowest first quarter figure since 2007, when 41 incidents were recorded.
BMT Completes Government Study To Enhance Hong Kong’s Position As An International Maritime Centre
BMT Asia Pacific (BMT) today announced the completion of a major strategic study – “Enhancing Hong Kong’s Position as an International Maritime Centre (IMC)”, undertaken on behalf of the Hong Kong Transport and Housing Bureau. The study aims to plot a development roadmap and strategy that will enable Hong Kong to remain a successful IMC in an increasingly competitive region.
World’s First Long Rail Transport Vessel Under Construction
Sumitomo Corporation has arranged for the manufacture and outfitting of the world’s first long rail transport vessel (“the Vessel”) for the transport of 150 m steel rails (“long rails”) manufactured by Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (“NSSMC”) at its Yawata Works facility.
Real Life Accident: Vessel Makes Contact and Runs Aground Under Pilotage Due to Restricted Visibility
Poor visibility and lack of proper watch keeping at the bridge lead to grounding of the vessel and contact with moored barges during pilotage. Read inside to find out the reason behind this accident.