Category Archives: Shipmanagement

Maresk Alabama – Master entered Pirate infested waters for financial gains- Maybe not a HERO after all

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Editor

Maersk Alabama Crew Sues Owner, Operator Peter T. Leach, Senior Editor | May 29, 2012 1:28PM GMT The Journal of Commerce Online – News Story     Former crewmembers file suit in Virginia and Alabama against Maersk Line Ltd. and … Continue reading →

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TITANIC- Some rare pictures including sea trials and near accident post launch…

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Editor

The maiden voyage began on time at noon. An accident was narrowly averted only a few minutes later as Titanic passed the moored liners SS City of New York and Oceanic. Her huge displacement caused both of the smaller ships … Continue reading →

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Ocean Breeze- Disabled in Dardanelles due to Engine Failure

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Editor

  At around 0250 LT Jan 05 bulk carrier Ocean Breeze suffered engine failure, while transiting Dardanelles Straits, in Canakkale / Karanlik Liman area. At around 0250 LT Jan 05 bulk carrier Ocean Breeze suffered engine failure, while transiting Dardanelles … Continue reading →

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Handsomely paid Divers sacked for stealing wine from wrecked MV Rena

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Editor
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Two divers working on the Rena salvage operation have been fired after allegedly stealing bottles of wine off the vessel. The pair – who are reportedly Dutch – took a small number of bottles from one of the containers on … Continue reading →

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Perfect Holidays on Water

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Editor

Along with excellent amusement as well as deluxe facilities and functions, cruise ships nowadays begin to see the trip itself as the primary appeal instead of the going to a desired destination. The good thing is that this kind of … Continue reading →

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Russia: Navy Dispatches Another Anti-Piracy Force to Gulf of Aden

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Editor

Farewell ceremony of another Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit consisting of large ASW ship Admiral Tributs, tanker Pechenga, and seagoing tug MB-37 will be held on Dec 10. The unit will head for the Gulf of Aden to protect commercial … Continue reading →

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Somali Pirates Obtained over USD 135 Million Ransoms in 2011, Admiral Says

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Editor

The current year has brought a record-breaking income to Somali pirates hijacking ships and crews for ransom, said deputy director of EU NAVFOR – Operation Atalanta in the interview to online Bruxelles2. According to the admiral, pirates have obtained over … Continue reading →

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OOCL Introduces New New Zealand – Far East Trade Network

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Editor

OOCL introduces the New Zealand – Northeast Asia Express (NZN), a new fixed-day weekly service that will broaden company’s market coverage and provide more efficient and high quality services to customers starting on December 24, 2011. This new service is … Continue reading →

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USA: Mantiwoc Runs Aground in Saint Joseph

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Editor

The Mantiwoc, a ship carrying limestone, ran aground in Saint Joseph this week. Being unable to get into the harbor, the ship had no other choice but to go back 300 to 500 feet off from Dock 63. This happened … Continue reading →

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Norway: Hapag-Lloyd Chooses BASS’ Fleet Management Systems

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Editor

  BASS Software Ltd, a leading provider of maritime software solutions, has added a top ranking customer to its expanding customer base with the German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd AG choosing its fleet management systems. Hapag-Lloyd, which operates a fleet of … Continue reading →

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