The Ship Arrestor project was conceptualised and developed in order to ensure absolutely minimum damage and loss to the marine ecology in case of vessel (tanker) accidents from uncontrolled drifting. Find out more about ship arrestor project now.
Is abandoning the ship in the times of tragedy the only option for the ship and its crew? Should you abandon the ship at all in times of distress? Find out inside the article.
Oil spill as a result of maritime accidents have been a major concern for the shipping industry. Find out about twenty major oil spill incidents after 1967 that shook the maritime industry with their harmful effects and consequences.
Unsafe cargo and unsafe anchorage leads to sinking of a bulk carrier. More than 600 tonnes of oil leaked into the sea and took more than three months to clean up. Learn more about the accident inside.
The Indo-Pak war of 1971 left behind several bitter memories for both the countries. For the Indian Navy, the war resulted in loss of one of its finest naval ships – INS Khurki. Learn more about this vessel, which was also the first war ship to sink after the World War –II.
While lashing the cargo grab, a large wave washed on deck and the grab was pushed aft and to starboard, crushing one crew member between the grab and ship structure. Read more about the unfortunate accident inside the article.
Failure to close drop valve correctly after completion of sampling and inability to correctly identify the source of audible alarm in cargo control room leads to cargo overflow.
The Taiwanese cargo ship S.S. Taipei ran aground off the coast of Taiwan recently broke apart and became stranded on a reef near Shihmen in New Taipei City, causing a massive oil slick.
On an LPG vessel, the ship’s crew suffered serious injuries while removing the valve spindle assembly of a stuck cargo discharge valve. Read the article to know more about the causes of the incident.
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