2 Houthi Missiles Hit Another Greek Bulk CarrierShipNerdFebruary 12, 2024A Star Bulk vessel became the latest Houthi target today when it was shot twice in 20 minutes by missiles while transiting in a southeast direction.
New Houthi Missile Strikes Another Greek VesselShipNerdJanuary 16, 2024Another Houthi missile attack on a Greek vessel has been recorded today outside the port of Saleef in the Red Sea area.
Greek vessel boarded by 6 Iranians in Gulf of OmanShipNerdJanuary 11, 2024A Greek vessel was boarded this morning by several “unauthorized” people wearing military-style black uniforms and masks in the Gulf of Oman.
Containership Fire: 2 dead, 1 injured at Port of HoustonShipNerdJanuary 9, 2024Two crew members died, and another was injured when onboard containership fire broke out while moored in the Port of Houston.
Engine Room Fires – 3 Causes & Prevention TipsShipNerdDecember 11, 2023DNV has published a piece of technical news, focusing on how to identify engine room fires and take preventive measures accordingly.
V.Ships Container ship 90-day ban for serious maintenance defects in AustraliaShipNerdOctober 4, 2023AMSA issued a ban for the V.Ships container ship Big Lilly from Australian waters for 90 days, for serious safety and maintenance issues.
Panama Canal congestion and new measures to handle itShipNerdAugust 23, 2023The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) highlights the real congestion numbers at both ends of the waterway and advises measures to regulate it.
Fuel discrepancies in 39% of global bunkers – new AI studyShipNerdJuly 20, 2023FuelTrust’s most recent research uses AI-based technology to investigate fraudulent practices, fuel discrepancies, and inadequate supply chain management in the bunker fuel industry.
Seafarer Abuse: almost 50% increase from 2022ShipNerdJune 13, 2023ISWAN’s helplines show that the reported seafarer abuse, bullying, harassment, or discrimination increased by almost 50% from the end of 2022.
New marine fire solution for boxships initiativeShipNerdJune 6, 2023Roughly one ship a week loses cargo through fire onboard and a new marine fire fighting technology accelerator initiative is hoping to fix it.