Real Life Incident: A Small Oil Spill Gives Important Lessons
Leaking vacuum relief valve located at the top of one of the loading arms leads to small oil spill. Find out more about the incident inside the article.
What is Ship Collision?
Ship collision is the term used when a ship hits another ship, marine structure or a port. Ship collision often leads to loss of property and human lives. Learn more about ship collision inside the article.
What are Cargo Ships?
Cargo ships are seagoing vessels that generally carry cargo in containers or cargo holds. They are of different sizes and carry various solid and liquid products across the globe. Read along to know all about cargo ships and their types.
Explosives Found On Anchored Oil Tanker’s Hull In Iraq
The New Year started with rather peculiar shipping news as an oil tanker in Iraq has found its hull loaded with explosives. The incident once again highlighted the risks of shipping in the Arabian peninsula.
Oil Tanker Hit By An Explosion While Discharging At Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
A Singapore-flagged oil tanker was hit by an explosion off Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jiddah. According to reports, the explosion took place because of an external source.
Oil Tanker Hit By An Explosion Off Saudi Arabia
In the Red sea, about 125 miles north of Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen, an oil tanker has suffered a blast attack. The Athens-based TMS Tankers said the Maltese-flagged vessel was “attacked by an unknown source” after it had finished discharging and was equipping to depart the dock in Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia.
Why The Oil Tanker Business Boomed During COVID-19 Pandemic?
While the commercial shipping industry suffered during the covid-19 pandemic, the oil tanker business, saw a colossal boom. Why? Find out inside the article.
20 Hazards On Oil Tanker Ship Every Seafarer Must Know
Oil tanker ship is a dangerous place to work on. Learn about twenty common hazards on oil tanker ships which sea-going professionals must know.
Raw Video: Explosion On Oil Tanker Off Japan’s Coast, Captain Missing
Shoko Maru oil tanker exploded off Japan’s southwest coast near Himeji port, leaving one of the eight people aboard missing and the other seven injured.